This bulbous perennial has erect foliage and forms a dense clump. It has grey-green strap-like leaves that wither during summer and the star-shaped purple flowers appear in ball shaped cluster above the foliage during early summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 9

Allium cristophii is naturally found from Turkey to central Asia growing in low mountain regions and grasslands in moderately fertile well drained sandy soils. It prefers an open sunny position and is frost and drought tolerant.

The Stars of Persia is grown for its flowers and clumping habit. It is planted in small or large gardens singularly or in groups along borders or used in a large rockeries. It is suitable for low-mountain regions and establishes from division in one season. This perennial is also grown in tubs or planter boxes for a sunny courtyard. ID 3196

Allium(Ă-lee-um) cristophii (kris-TOFF-ee-eye)

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