Alliums are one of those plants that offer a huge amount of gorgeousness in return for the littlest amount of effort. Once planted, these bulbous perennials reward you with spectacular globes of color year after year. For home gardeners looking to create a low‑maintenance yet high‑impact landscape, few plants deliver like alliums.
Alliums, members of the onion family, are renowned for their striking spherical flowers and their ability to thrive in diverse conditions. These hardy bulbs are drought-tolerant, disease-resistant, and ideal for low-maintenance gardens. With their towering stems and globe-shaped blooms, they provide dramatic structure and vibrant color that’s perfect for landscape design or curb appeal improvement.
There are dozens of allium varieties, each offering its own unique shade and bloom time. Mix and match them for extended flowering periods and layered visual interest.
Known for its giant, lavender-purple spheres, this variety makes a stunning focal point in flower beds.
Crisp white blooms that bring brightness to shaded corners and pair beautifully with roses or ornamental grasses.
One of the most popular choices for cut flower arrangements and pollinator gardens—butterflies and bees love them!
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