Allium cristophii (Star of Persia) - Gardenia
Award-winner Allium cristophii (Star of Persia) is an elegant ornamental onion with star-shaped silvery purple flowers forming a large globe-shaped cluster, 8 in. wide (20 cm), atop narrow and hairy leaves.
Allium cristophii - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant ...
Star of Persia is a Central Asian bulb in the onion family (Alliaceae). The Genus name is Latin for garlic. The plant grows 1-2 feet tall and will form dense clumps over time. It tolerates summer drought but requires moisture during the growing season.
Allium cristophii - Wikipedia
Allium cristophii, the Persian onion or star of Persia, [6] [7] is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae, native to Iran, Turkey, and Turkmenistan, though grown as an ornamental bulbous plant in many parts of the world. [3] It may be sold under the synonym of …
Allium cristophii - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Allium christophii, commonly called star of Persia, is a bulbous perennial that is ornamentally grown for its spring bloom of large, spherical, pale lavender flowerheads. This plant is native to Iran, Turkey and central Asia (concentrated in territory once known as Persia).
Allium crristophii | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
Allium cristophii is a fantastic choice for sunny borders, and works well when planted in drifts with ornamental grasses and other alliums. It makes a wonderful cut flower. For best results, plant bulbs in a sunny spot in fertile, well-drained soil up to three times their diameter.
Star of Persia Guide: How to Grow & Care for “Allium Cristophii”
2022年9月6日 · Allium cristophii, commonly known as Star of Persia, will easily self-propagate through bulbs and will return to your garden every spring if the environmental conditions are good. If you make this versatile ornamental onion a member of your plant family, your garden will surely be more full of life!
Allium cristophii | star of Persia Bulbs/RHS - RHS Gardening
Bulbous perennial to 60cm tall, with strap-shaped, slightly glaucous leaves withering by flowering time. Star-shaped, rosy-violet flowers with a metallic sheen in globose heads to 20cm in width in early summer, are followed by attractive seed-heads; good for drying. All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated.