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Attractions
Edible Parts
Drought-tolerant
Meadow
Mediterranean garden
Spreads
Edible Parts
Drought-tolerant
Meadow
Mediterranean garden
Spreads
USDA Zones
5
6
7
8
9
5
6
7
8
9
Flowering Season
Spring Flowering
Spring Flowering

Moisture
well drained
well drained moist
well drained
well drained moist
Soil type
any
any

Flowers
may
may


Sicilian Honey Garlic


Allium nectaroscordum siculum ssp bulgaricum



Allium nectaroscordum siculum ssp bulgaricumThis is a lovely candelabra allium with drooping bell flowers in intermingling muted shades of mauve green and cream. Nectar oozes from them, and once pollinated they close up into erect arrowhead seed heads, which are great for flower arranging. Leaves are mid green and straplike, and stems tall and brittle - try to use other plants for extra support. Partial shade and moist well-drained soil are also preferred. Propagate by replanting offsets or seeds in autumn, or allow to self seed.