Allium Seeds
Allium, also known as flowering onion, is a hardy perennial with clusters of small flowers that bloom at the tops of the stems.
Sowing Allium Seeds
Some species require cold-moist stratification. See the individual description pages for instructions.
Allium 'Purple Sensation' (Allium aflatunense)
30 seeds $3.50
Allium cernuum (Nodding Onion)
70 seeds $3.00
Allium cernuum blooms in midsummer with nodding clusters of purplish-pink flowers. It's a good groundcover , spreading to form a dense patch.
Allium cernuum tolerates a wide range of conditions from sandy or rocky soil to damp clay. It likes full sun or part shade . Hardy in zones 3-10. Requires 8 weeks cold-moist stratification.
height 14" spacing 6"
Allium christophii (Star of Persia)
225 seeds $3.50
Allium christophii is one of my favorite alliums. The large, round balls of star-shaped flowers bloom in early summer in a light shade of lavender-mauve. They look good with columbine , which blooms at the same time.
Allium christophii is deer resistant . Hardy in zones 4-9. Requires 8 weeks cold-moist stratification.
height 18" spacing 12"
Allium caesium
(Light Blue Garlic)
30 seeds $3.25
Allium caesium is native to central Asia. The 4" globes of indigo-blue flowers bloom for a long time in June.
Allium caesium attracts bees and beneficial insects . Place it near the front of the border with other small perennials. It appreciates well-drained soil in full sun. Hardy in zones 4-7. Requires cold-moist stratification.
height 15"
Allium moly (Lily Leek)
30 seeds $3.25 coming soon
Allium moly has cheerful, bright yellow flowers in 2"-wide umbels. It blooms in late May. We like to scatter it throughout the front of the border where it can bloom in mass before the later perennials and annuals have their show.
These seeds are from Allium moly 'Jeannine', which is a superior selection. Hardy perennial in zones 3-7. Requires cold-moist stratification.
height 14"
Garlic Chives
(Allium tuberosum)
110 seeds $3.00
Garlic chives are tall and upright with wide, flat leaves. They have a strong garlic flavor, and they are useful in organic gardens. They repel aphids, and the flowers attract bees, butterflies and beneficial insects.
Allium tuberosum is a good companion plant for roses. The starry white flowers look lovely, and the plants deter pests. Easy to grow. Hardy in zones 3-9.
height 24" spacing 6"
Common Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
220 seeds $3.00
Common chives are not just for eating. The pretty, purple flowers attract bees, butterflies and beneficial insects in late spring. The bushy plants can be used to create a low-growing hedge if spaced 9" apart. Deer resistant.
Common Chives have amazing healing properties for a wide range of ailments. Easy to grow. Hardy in zones 3-9.
height 15" spacing 9-12"