Description from Brent and Becky's Bulbs
christophii – (albopilosum) lots of loosely formed, starry, silvery amethyst flowers compressed to make one large, round spidery head about the size of a softball; spectacular cut flower and amazing coming up through hostas, Bergenia or other ground covers; 12″-20″; zones 3-8; very late spring; 1901.
Ornamental onions perform beautifully, blooming late spring through early summer; they add a different, spectacular or architectural dimension to the garden; many suitable for Heirloom gardens and sunny, well-drained meadow; also wonderful cut and dried flowers; Giant (volleyball-softball), 1 per sq. ft.; Large (baseball-tennis ball), 5 per sq. ft.; Small(golf ball – marble), 10 per sq. ft.;
- Genus: Allium
- Cultivar: christophii
- Family: Liliaceae
- Nickname: Ornamental Onion
- Color: Purple
- Height: 12″ To 24″
- Origin: Asia
- Flowering Time: Very Late Spring
- Sun vs Shade: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Average
- Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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