Allium "Star of Persia"
Allium christophii
Glorious, gigantic, starry, open globes that last forever
Blooms late spring
Large, 8" to 10" wide globes, made up of about 50 individual star-shaped, amethyst-colored florets, with a slight metallic sheen. Much loved by bees. Grows 18" to 36" high. Alliums are deer, rabbit, and rodent resistant.
Does not ship internationally.
from $8.95
| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 bulbs | $8.95 | Ships mid- to late-October. | |
| 30 bulbs | $24.95 | Ships mid- to late-October. |
Alliums do best in full sun to partial shade They require a well-drained soil. Water in well after planting, beyond that normal rainfall should be sufficient.
Allium bulbs should be planted 1-2 times as deep as the diameter of the bulb.
Bulbs should be kept cool until ready to plant; and planted in fall at least a month before the ground freezes.
| Bloom Season | Late Spring |
|---|---|
| Bulb spacing | 4"-8" apart |
| Height at Maturity | 18" to 36" |
| Sun Preference | Full to Partial Sun |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4-8 |
| Naturalizes? | Yes |
Fall flower bulbs will start shipping from mid-October. If your order contains products with different ship dates, your items will be shipped as they become available, on or after the shipping dates indicated on the product above. If there are multiple ship dates, the shipping quote you will receive will cover these multiple shipments.