Allium moly (luteum)

 

Ornamental onions offer intriguing spherical or egg-shaped inflorescences comprised of hundreds of tiny flowers. This smaller yellow flowered species hails from France, Spain, Algeria and Morocco. Available in spring as potted plants and in fall as dry bulbs.

Common Name:  Golden Garlic

Family:  Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)

Zone Hardiness:  7-9

Light:  Full Sun, Part Sun

Height:  8-12"

Width:  8-12"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Secondary Bloom Colour:  

Bloom Time:  Spring

Foliage Colour:  Bluish

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Soil Moisture:  Average, Dry

Stem Colour:  

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Shady rocks and screes in mountains. Limestone rubble.

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Geographical Origin:  Europe and Western Russia, North Africa