The "bulb, corm or tuber" Allium karataviense (turkestan onion) bears showy and faded purple blooms during late spring to early summer. The showy matte foliage is dark fuchsia and greyish green in colour, coarse in texture and aromatic. Allium karataviense (turkestan onion) has stems that are fragrant.
Typical Uses
Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant and edging.
Special Characteristics
This "bulb, corm or tuber" attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Allium karataviense tolerates drought.
Cautions
This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
