Star of Persia Allium
The Star of Persia Allium brings a celestial touch to your garden with its striking, star-shaped silvery-purple blooms that can reach up to 10 inches wide. Flowering from late spring into early summer, these elegant flowers attract bees and butterflies with their numerous florets. Growing to a mature height of 16-20 inches, these easy-care bulbs naturalize over time, offering years of beauty. They are pest-resistant, drought-tolerant once established, and perfect for cutting or drying.
$9.99
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Botanical Name
Allium christophii Star of Persia
/ Allium christophii Star of Persia
Who it's for
- Dramatic Architectural Blooms
- High Pest Resistance
- Excellent for Cutting and Drying
Who should skip it
- Unsightly Dying Foliage
- Short Peak Bloom Window
- Characteristic Onion Odor
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Allium christophii Star of Persia
Mature Height
16-20 inches
Mature Spread
8 inches
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 5 through Zone 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average
Bloom Time
Late spring to early summer
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Features
- Spectacular star-shaped silvery-purple blooms
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Resistant to deer and rabbits
- Easy to grow and naturalizes
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Beautiful cut or dried flowers
- Blooms late spring through early summer
What customers say
The 'Star of Persia' Allium is overwhelmingly loved for its spectacular architectural presence and massive metallic purple flower heads, which create unparalleled visual drama. Gardeners highly value the reliability of these bulbs, noting their consistent return and multiplication year after year. A key benefit is their natural resistance to deer and rodents, offering worry free landscaping. While the bloom period is brief, the lasting impact of the dried seed heads extends garden interest. The main recurring concern involves initial bulb quality upon arrival, which can affect first season performance. Successful planting relies on proper depth and drainage. Overall, this Allium is considered a worthwhile investment for a unique and dependable garden centerpiece.
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