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Star of Persia Allium shimmers in the late-spring-to-summer garden with star-shaped silvery-purple flowers. Delight friends and family with these elegant, long-lasting flowers that can reach up to 10" across. Easy-care, they will naturalize when happy and provide years of delight. Pest-resistant, and pollinators love them! (Allium christophii)
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
16-20"
tall x 6-8" wide. Star of Persia Allium is a garden essential for
easy-to-grow high impact color and form. Globes of purple flowers light up the
late spring garden with long lasting blooms that will carry the garden into
summer in style. Each flowerhead has up to 100 florets, making them bee and
butterfly magnets. Plant these hardy bulbs in compost-enriched, well-drained
soil in a sunny spot. At 16-20" in height, they are perfect in a perennial
bed or border. Plant them in sweeps for a dramatic effect. Allium will come up
before most perennials, and as they die back, perennials will cover their
wilting foliage. Plant with Delphinium, Oriental Poppies, and Iris for a
beautiful display. Allium are lovely as cut flowers, or let them dry for year
round interest and dried bouquets. Drought-tolerant once established.
More Information
SKU
AM018442
Common Name
Star of Persia Allium
Botanical Name
Allium christophii Star of Persia
Zones
5, 6, 7, 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Size
8-12" flowers
Foliage
Gray-green strap-shaped foliage.
Mature Height
16-20" tall
Bulb Spacing
3 bulbs per sq. ft.
Bulb Size
12-14 cm
Planting Depth
Plant 8" deep
Bloom Time
Late spring to early summer
Advantages
Deer Resistant, Great For Mass Plantings, Easy To Grow, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Dried Flowers, Rabbit Resistant, Squirrel Resistant
Additional Information
Each flowerhead has up to 100 indivudual flowers.
Soil Type
Average Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Well-Drained Soil
As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.
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If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. If you have any questions, please call us at (877) 309-7333.
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