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This interesting member of the onion family is called Allium nectaroscortum siculum and was brought to my garden by chance. Like all the allium I have tried (I think I've got about 6 different varieties), it self seeds very easily. Chances are, the seed arrived in my garden in a potted perennial that is now long gone. It is growing in sandy soil in a shaded location under a PeeGee Hydrangea - and stands about a meter high. It's a quiet sort of plant that you have to look for - the blooms are a soft green/pink shade. From the one chance plant, I now have three. You would find find this allium in early fall in a good nursery, or on-line from a bulb supplier. For something that's a little unusual that works in both sun and shade - it's another good plant.
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This plant seems a bit too subtle for my tastes. I like the big 'ol ball of screaming color allium that look like they were hybridized by Dr. Suess.
Hey - you're in Oakville? You're practically a neighbor (I'm in Buffalo).
Do you know Warner Drive? I have a friend that lives there.
I'll be sure to post a few of those too - they are looking really pretty just about now.
Warner is on the west side of Oakville - your friend is a little closer to the lake than I am - I'm just down the street from the hospital - probably only 15 minutes drive away!
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