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Allium carinatum

Family Alliaceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height
Spread
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description Allium carinatum (keeled garlic) bears showy and bright red flowers during late spring to early summer. This "bulb, corm or tuber" has medium green foliage that is matte, medium textured and fragrant. The stems are aromatic.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers and wild flower.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.