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Allium christophii (Stars of Persia)

Allium christophii Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Allium christophii AL-ee-um kris-TOFF-ee-eye Common Name: Stars of Persia Synonyms: Allium cristophii, Allium albopilosum Genus: Allium
This bulbous perennial produces ribbed stems and strap-shaped, gray-green basal leaves that decline as its flowers form. In early summer, it bears umbels that are 10 to 12 inches in diameter, and contain up to 100 star-shaped fuchsia flowers with a metallic sheen.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Flowerheads dry well.
 Care: Provide full sun and humusy, well-drained soil.
 Propagation: From seed in spring. Remove offsets in autumn.
 Problems: Soil-borne fungi may cause bulb rots in damp conditions. White rot, mildew, rust, smut, and various fungal leaf spots. Susceptible to onion fly and thrips.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Characteristics Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Spring; Spring; Summer
Flower Color Pink Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders, Dried Flower
Style , Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest , Summer Interest
Type ,Bulbs

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