Allium tripedale

Related to A. siculum ssp. bulgaricum, this Mediterranean native has delicate, yet substantive, 4"+-wide umbels of 20 to 30 pendant, bell-shaped pale rose-pink florets with fuchsia starbursts. Each umbrella-like umbel emerges from a papery sheath after which the little nodding buds spread, growing on wiry 4" stems. As the buds elevate, the flowers open to reveal interior, anther-studded green eyes. Its strappy, ground-level foliage usually browns out prior to flowering. Rabbit-, rodent- and deer-resistant, A. tripedale is related to A. siculum ssp. bulgaricum. It prefers a well-draining spot in full sunlight. In order for the flowers to color up to their full pink potential, A. tripedale requires full sunlight, otherwise they may bloom more white. Bulb size: 10/12 cm. May/June. HZ: 5-8. Height: 32" to 36". We are very sorry, but due to state agricultural restrictions, we are not permitted to ship Allium bulbs to Idaho, or to the following five counties in the State of Washington: Adams, Benton, Franklin, Grant and Klickitat. Allium are The Art & Soul of Spring and Summer.

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