Clump-forming bulbs produce upright, sometimes cylindrical leaves with the characteristic onion aroma present upon bruising. There is a wide array of flower color and forms, although most flowers form in clusters or spherical masses rising well above the foliage. About 700 species.
Fine Gardening Recommended Products
Garrett Metal Detectors Trowel
Gilmore Rubber Hose Washer 10pk
DeWalt Variable-Speed Cordless Reciprocating Saw with 6-Piece Saw Blade Set
Wilcox All-Pro Trowel
Water Right PSH-100-MG-1PKRS 400 Series, 100-Foot, Olive Green
Noteworthy CharacteristicsPungent leaves. Tubular-based bell-, star-, or cup-shaped flowers usually borne in rounded umbels.
CareGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant bulbs 2 to 4 inches deep in autumn. Plant clump-forming species at or just below surface grade.
PropagationSow seed in spring in containers or in situ. Divide clump-forming plants in spring.
ProblemsBulb rot in damp conditions. Onion fly and thrips.
