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Amaryllidaceae
Ornamental Onion
Allium giganteum
Unity and humility.
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Genus
- Allium
- Native to
- Central Asia, Iran
- Bloom season
- Late Spring, Early Summer
- Type
- Bulbous Perennial
- Height
- 3-5 feet
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-8
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The spherical flower heads can be up to 6 inches in diameter, composed of hundreds of tiny star-shaped flowers.
- Deer and rodents avoid ornamental onions due to their strong onion scent.
- The dried seed heads remain attractive for months and are popular in dried flower arrangements.
- Despite being ornamental, alliums are related to garlic, onions, and chives.
- A single flower sphere can contain over 100 individual florets.
Color meanings
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Prosperity
1
Good fortune
2
Unity