Allium moly Lily Leek, Golden Garlic 3-9 Southern Europe   12 inches tall flowering bulb which will colonize over time. The vivid yellow, star-shaped flowers are borne in a loose umbel atop a tall peduncle. Mid to late spring. The leaves are arranged in twos. They are basal, lanceolate, narrowed at both ends of the leaf. The glaucous leaves are ½-1½ wide and 12 inches long. Full sun in a well-drained soil makes for easy culture of this bulb. No serious problems.   The bright yellow flowers will brighten up any spring border. It can also be used in a naturalized area where the bulbs will colonize.

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