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what is this plant? i was wondering if it is an Alium..any ideas

 

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As your title says, its an allium....

 

Well, you got there in the end, ducky! Alliums come in all shapes and sizes. Does it have strappy leaves and smell oniony? I see you have a Heliotropium (Cherry Pie) behind it. They're nice, I have one. Like the colour of the Snapdragon.

 

hat cherry thing..always looks sad..does it like plenty of water and shade...has it always wilting...
It doesnt smell oniony and its got long thin leaves

 

Hi Ducky.Yes it is an allium.It is known as...Allium Sphaerocephalon,don't ask me to ponounce it.
It grows 2ft high and flowers in July.They are ideal for the front of the border, or the rockery.

They are also known as Tufted Alliums.
Plannt them between September-October in any well drained soil..Thrives in full sun.

Kandy

 

Supposedly Cherry Pie likes full sun but certainly not the sun here! I have mine in a spot which only gets some morning and evening sun. I water it daily and dead head it. If it gets straggly, just cut it back.

 

I have Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation', Allium christophii, and the Allium sphaerocephalon above. Of these I like A. Christophii the best - it flowers longer, the seed heads last longer, and has more presence. But there are other Alliums. Anyone else have a favorite, or know of a better one?