Allium siculum subsp. dioscoridis | Sicilian Honey Garlic
DESCRIPTION
Allium siculum subsp. dioscoridis, commonly known as Sicilian honey garlic, is a striking perennial recognized for its unique, spherical flower clusters. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it produces large, globe-shaped umbels of cream and wine-colored flowers with a subtle, honey-like fragrance. The flowers are supported by tall, slender stems that rise above the plant’s narrow, strap-like leaves, creating a graceful and elegant display.
Native to Sicily and parts of southern Italy, Allium siculum subsp. dioscoridis is prized for its unusual color combination and long-lasting blooms. It's well-suited for garden borders, mixed perennial beds, or naturalized plantings, where its distinctive, globe-shaped flowers add architectural interest and a touch of Mediterranean charm.
DESCRIPTION
Allium siculum subsp. dioscoridis, commonly known as Sicilian honey garlic, is a striking perennial recognized for its unique, spherical flower clusters. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it produces large, globe-shaped umbels of cream and wine-colored flowers with a subtle, honey-like fragrance. The flowers are supported by tall, slender stems that rise above the plant’s narrow, strap-like leaves, creating a graceful and elegant display.
Native to Sicily and parts of southern Italy, Allium siculum subsp. dioscoridis is prized for its unusual color combination and long-lasting blooms. It's well-suited for garden borders, mixed perennial beds, or naturalized plantings, where its distinctive, globe-shaped flowers add architectural interest and a touch of Mediterranean charm.
DESCRIPTION
Allium siculum subsp. dioscoridis, commonly known as Sicilian honey garlic, is a striking perennial recognized for its unique, spherical flower clusters. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it produces large, globe-shaped umbels of cream and wine-colored flowers with a subtle, honey-like fragrance. The flowers are supported by tall, slender stems that rise above the plant’s narrow, strap-like leaves, creating a graceful and elegant display.
Native to Sicily and parts of southern Italy, Allium siculum subsp. dioscoridis is prized for its unusual color combination and long-lasting blooms. It's well-suited for garden borders, mixed perennial beds, or naturalized plantings, where its distinctive, globe-shaped flowers add architectural interest and a touch of Mediterranean charm.
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Family: Amaryllidaceae
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 1 to 1.5 feet
Foliage color: Green
Flower color: Cream and wine-colored
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; generally easy to care for
Growing zone: USDA zones 6 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Pollinators such as bees and butterfliesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
