Allium aflatunense
Persian Onion
- Height
- 60–90 cm
- Bloom period
- May - Jun
- Flower colour
- Purple
- Light
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Zone 4–8 (USDA) hardy to approx. -34 °C · suitable for Dutch winters (the Netherlands is zone 8)
- Soil
- Well-drained
Description
Classic species from Central Asia with beautiful purple flower spheres. The basis for many hybrids.
Care tips
Let foliage die back after flowering for bulb growth. Self-seeds in suitable conditions.