allium
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The genus Allium, which includes garlic, onion and many ornamental species, gathers several hundred bulbous plants from the Northern Hemisphere, belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. Star- or bell-shaped flowers are grouped into spherical or looser umbels on an upright stem, often releasing an oniony scent when bruised. Flowering occurs in spring or summer depending on the species. As the exact species is not specified for this item, this description remains at genus level: ornamental alliums thrive in full sun on well-drained soil.
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
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