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 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). It …

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, 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 (syn Allium christophii) bears huge, spherical flowerheads comprising up to 80 purple flowers with slightly flattened petals that create the perfect ball shape. As these fade, they resemble brown stars, and the complete stem will last for many weeks as part of a …

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.

2022年9月6日 · Allium cristophii, commonly referred to as the Star of Persia or Persian onion, is the type of flowering plant that can completely change the overall vibe of your garden with its presence. Member of the Amaryllidaceae family, the Star of Persia is a popular ornamental plant worldwide and we can see why!

2014年10月21日 · This is a spectacular allium, gorgeous in all its stages, bud to bloom to seed head. Clumps of long (to 20 inches), grey-green, strap-shaped leaves appear in early spring, soon followed by 12 to 24 inch stalks topped by a quickly expanding sheathed bud, which explodes in late May into a huge bloom cluster – up to 12 inches in diameter ...

Genus: Allium Plant Height: 1 to 3 feet; Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8; Plant Type: Bulbs; Moisture: Dry to Medium; Bloom Time: Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring, Summer; Light: Full Sun; Flower Color: Pink; Plant Seasonal Interest: Summer Interest