Star of Persia Allium
- Botanical Name
- Allium christophii
- Min Zone
- 4
- Max Zone
- 8
- Height
- 20 to 30 inches
- Width
- 18 inches
- Flowers
- Late spring to early summer: 8-10 inch spherical umbel, silbery-purple star-shaped flowers
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained (key)
- Planting & Care
- Plant 5 inches deep
- Space 12 inches apart
- Problems
- None serious
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