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Stars of Persia (Allium christophii): Huge, Metallic Fuchsia Spheres for Early Summer

Allium christophii

Overview

Stars of Persia (Allium christophii) bears 10-12 inch umbels with up to 100 star-shaped, metallic fuchsia flowers on ribbed stems. Strap-shaped, gray-green basal leaves decline as flowers form. Flowerheads dry well.

Botanical Details

Genus: Allium
Species: christophii
Synonyms: Allium cristophii

Culture & Uses

Full sun, humusy, well-drained soil. From seed in spring; remove offsets in autumn. Bulb rots in damp conditions; onion fly, thrips, fungal diseases. Showy flowers. Use in beds, borders, dried flowers, rock gardens. Height 1-3 feet.

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