Allium 'Firmament'

From the family, Alliaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Flowering Garlic, Onion.

Raised by A. Langedijk from a cross of A. atropurpureum Waldst. et Kit. and A. christophii Trautv. It combines the beauty of both parents: deep purple umbels, larger than in A. atropurpureum, about 4.75 inches across. The flower is like A. christophii, with a silvery-metallic lustre. Foliage linear as in A. atropurpureum, erect, dying down late. Ht. 28-32 inches.

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Catalog Number: F08-0125