This rhizomatous perennial has upright foliage and forms a clump. It has narrow blue green leaves and the bell-shaped rose-violet flowers appear in terminal clusters above the foliage on a slender stem during summer.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9

Allium angulosumis naturally found from Europe to Siberia growing in wet meadows commonly with rushes on lake or creek embankments. It prefers a moist loamy soil that is low in nitrogen but will tolerate dryer conditions during summer in an open sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant.

Mouse Garlic is grown for its flowers and clumping habit. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along borders or used in rockeries. It is suitable for inland or coastal regions establishing from division in one season. This perennial may also be grown in pots or tubs. ID 2812

Allium(AH-lee-um) angulosum(ang-yoo-LOH-sum)

Alliaceae(AH-lee- AY-see-ee)
Onion family