Allium christophii
Also called:
Star of Persia
Botanical Description
Plant Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Deciduous
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
This plant is native to Iran, Turkey and central Asia (concentrated in territory once known as Persia).
Flower:
Purple
Blooms from :
May
to:
May
large, spherical, pale lavender flowerheads; Each flowerhead is packed with up to 100 individual flowers. These flower heads are among the largest produced by any of the ornamental onions in commerce today. Seed heads dry well after bloom.
Foliage:
Green
Strap-shaped, gray-green, basal leaves (to 20" long and 1" wide) form a clump of foliage in spring.
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
No
Height:
12-24"
Spread:
6-18"
Growth Rate:
Native Habitat:
Soil Needs
Easily grown in rich, sandy to gritty, dry to medium moisture, well-drained loams in full sun.
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
Wildlife Uses
Attracts Pollinators?
No
Attracts Birds?
No
Supports Butterflies?
Yes
Wildlife use description: