Sunset®: All zones
AHS: 9-5
USDA: 4-9
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part sun
Origin: Asia (Turkmenistan, Iran)
Growth Habits: Onion-like bulbs; bluish-green curled strap-like leaves, with silky hair on the underside, up to 18 inches long (45 cm), the leaves disappear as the flowers open
Watering Needs: Ample water, good drainage
Propagation: Seeds that take several years to reach full size, division
Allium christophii is one of the most beautiful onions in the genus.
Blooming Habits:
Very large purple globose clusters, up to 12 inches in diameter (30 cm) of star-shaped florets, in spring, on 12-16 inches tall stems (30-40 cm). The flower stems dry easily, and are great additions to dry flower arrangements.
Culture:
Plant the bulbs in the fall, 3 to 6 inches deep (7.5-15 cm), in small groups, 10 to 12 inches apart (25-30 cm), in the fall.
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