Allium sphaerocephalon
(A. sphaerocephalum)
Drumstick Chives, Round Headed Garlic
4-8
Central and Southern Europe to Western Asia

Tall erect flower stems carry the purple flowers which seem to float in the air.
2-3 feet tall
Two inch diameter flowers are carried at the top of a long, thin flower scape. The flower buds are green turning to purple. During this change, the flower head has a two-tone effect with a purple top. The flower head is very dense with up to 100 flowers.
Summer
Upright leaves are semicylindrical, hollow, 1 inch wide and 18 inches long. There are usually 3-5 leaves per plant.
Plant bulbs in a well-drained soil in a full sun location.
No serious problems.
 
 

 

 
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