Nectaroscordum siculum
This genus from southern Europe is very close to Allium . Most unusual creamy purple flowers with green on the outside of the petals. After flowering the seed capsules point upwards which makes it an interesting dried flower. Soil should be dry during the summer dormancy.
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Alliaceae
- Native to :Sud de la France, Italie, Sicile
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Cream, Purple, Green
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :70-100 cm
- Uses :Borders - Cut flowers - Dried flowers - In the ground
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Planting :August (sem. 4-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4)
Growth :February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :April (sem. 3-4), May (sem. 1-3)