Sunset®: All zones
AHS: 9-5
USDA: 4-9
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part sun, blooms better in full sun
Origin: Turkestan in Central Asia
Growth Habits: Onion-like bulbs, 6 to 8 inches tall (15-20 cm); flat, wide, tongue shaped, blue-green leaves, 12 to 18 inches long (30-45 cm), 4 inches wide
Watering Needs: Ample water, good drainage, and fertile soil.
Propagation: Seeds or division in the fall
Some people become allergic to the contact with this plant's bulbs.
Blooming Habits:
Globose clusters, 4 inches in diameter (10 cm) of pink to beige florets, in early summer, on short stems. The flower color fades as it ages. The flower stems are fine for drying else, it is better to dead head the flower heads when they finish blooming.
Culture:
Plant the bulbs in the fall, 3 inches deep (7.5 cm), in small groups, 10 inches apart (25 cm).
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