The 10-16 inch plants produce dainty, fuzzy pink globes approximately 2+ inches in diameter. The leaves are somewhat unusual for Alliums. They are broad, fleshy and quite large for a plant this size. These spectacular beauties are not only breathtaking but they are deer resistant.
| Type | Spacing | Planting Depth | HZ | Height | Bloom Time |
| Allium | 3 in. | 8 in. | 4-7 | 10″-16″ | Early to Mid-Season |
Blossoms form bell-shaped flowers and grow to 36″. These spectacular beauties are not only breathtaking but they are deer resistant. HZ: 4-10 36” May/June.
Blossoms form bell-shaped flowers and grow to 36″. These spectacular beauties are not only breathtaking but they are deer resistant. HZ: 4-10 36” May/June.
Allium stipitatum is native to Turkestan, Afghanistan and Central Asia. It is a very vigorous species.
White Giant is the tallest of all the alliums growing to a height of 36 – 48 inches. The globes which are 6-8 inches in diameter are comprised of an unusually large number of white florets with large, deep green eyes. The density of these florets give each globe a fuzzy, white appearance.
| Type | Spacing | Planting Depth | HZ | Height | Bloom Time |
| Allium | 12 in. | 8-12 in. | 4-8 | 36-48″ | Mid-Season |
Blossoms form bell-shaped flowers and grow to 36″. These spectacular beauties are not only breathtaking but they are deer resistant. HZ: 4-10 36” May/June.
Circa 1884. Perhaps, the largest globes in the Allium family with diameters of 10-12 inches. Globes are dark purple to metallic-blue.
| Type | Spacing | Planting Depth | HZ | Height | Bloom Time |
| Allium | 10-12 in. | 8-10 in. | 4-8 | 18-24″ | Early to Mid-Season |
Circa 1857. A NORTH AMERICAN NATIVE. 3 inch globes of star-shaped, sparkling white flowers with pale lavender stamens. Very rare.
| Type | Spacing | Planting Depth | HZ | Height | Bloom Time |
| Allium | 4-6 in. | 6-8 in. | 4-8 | 12″-16″ | Early to Mid-Season |
BECAUSE OF LACK OF AVAILABILITY IN THE PAST FEW YEARS, HARVESTING HISTORY ONLY SELLS CERNUUM SEEDS. IT WILL TAKE 2 YEARS FOR THE SEEDS TO PRODUCE BLOSSOMING PLANTS.
Allium Cernuum is the rarest of the rare bulbs, because it is native to the eastern areas of the United States, primarily the Allegheny Mountains where it grows in the scree often above the tree line. The plant is also native to the area defined by New York State to British Columbia in the North and as far south as Georgia and Arizona. It is commonly called the Nodding Onion.
The 8-18 inch plants produce a uniquely pear-shaped, translucent sheath from which emerge a bouquet (approximately 30) of deep pink blossoms with prominent, white ‘bell-clapper’ stamens borne on stems of varying lengths. The dramatic, over-all effect is of a cluster of pink pendants. This display is without equal in the Allium family. It blooms early season and shows best when planted in groups of 10-25 plants.
In the Pacific Northwest, Cernuum were an important food source for the Okanogan-Colville Indians who steamed the leaves in fire pits. It was introduced into cultivation circa 1800.
The plants should be grown in full sun, but require a dry period during the summer in order to flourish.
Planting Depth: 3 Inches – Spacing: 3 Inches – Height: 8-18 Inches – Bloom Time: Early Season – Hardiness Zone: 4-10
Circa 1830. Also known as “Blue of the Heavens”, this elegant plant has 1.5” spheres of corn-flower blue florets with dark mid veins.
| Type | Spacing | Planting Depth | HZ | Height | Bloom Time |
| Allium | 4-6 in. | 6-8 in. | 4-7 | 24″ | Mid-Season |
English Daisy November and December are THE BEST PLANTING MONTHS for These Perennial Seeds THE SEEDS DISCUSSED IN THIS NEWSLETTER AREA VAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://www.harvesting-history.com/product-category/seeds/flowers/perennial/ This is the second newsletter in a short series devoted to discussing some flower, vegetable and herb seeds that do best when planted in the fall. There are a number…
