Allium macropetalum | Desert Onion Lily | Largeflower Wild Onion | 10 Seeds
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Seller |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Climate | Humid Continental |
| Planting Time | 4 Weeks |
| Common Name | Desert Onion Lily |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor & Outdoor |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Soil Type | Peat |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Season Of Interest | Fall |
| Soil PH | Neutral |
| Type | Perennial |
| Watering | Medium |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Genus | Allium |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Features | Flowering |
| Cultivating Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
Allium macropetalum is a perennial bulb in the Alliaceae family. A native to desert regions in the Southwestern part of the United States and northwestern Mexico. It grows to 6-12 inches tall in full sun. It prefers dry soil with rocks and sand incorporated. The beautiful bell-shaped flowers come out in March to June with colors ranging from off-white to purple in bunches of 5-25 depending upon your soil and sun exposure. The flowers' antlers are yellow or purple. The entire plant is edible and has a fragrance of onion. Zones 4-8 Germination Mix seeds and moistened soil together in a ziplock bag. Write the name on the bag. Place in the refrigerator for 60 days. Soak seeds for 12 hours. Sow seeds into a well-drained, sandy compost and cover seeds to their own depth with sand or grit. Place the seed tray in bright light and keep moist. Seeds may germinate slowly.