This is an interesting example of a species that appears to have vanished from the wild, or perhaps it has evolved in cultivation over the millennia from a wild species into new one found only in cultivation. As the common names suggest, this onion has enjoyed a long history in the culinary...
Bulbous perennial with strap-like green basal leaves which whither prior to flowering. In summer, bears umbels up to 4 inches across of pink star-shaped flowers. Height is 5-6 feet.
Bulbous perennial with gray-green leaves producing umbels of bright golden yellow flowers in summer. Ideal for naturalizing in light woodland or near shrubs.
Bulbous perennial with linear leaves that die befofre the flowers appear. In midsummer umbels of numerous cup-shaped pink flowers appear. Height 8-14 inches.
This ornamental onion produces dense clusters of lavender/purple flowers above dark green narrow leaves, in early summer. Suits an alpine or rock garden. Height 18 inches; spread 8 inches.
This allium bears many star-shaped fragrant white flowers from late summer to fall. Height 10-20 inches. Self-sows vigorously. The basal mid-green leaves are edible.
