A tidy, clump-forming perennial allium with mild onion flavor and edible purple pompom flowers. Among the first herbs up in spring and nearly foolproof.
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Full sun
Zones 3–9
8–12 in apart between clumps.
Rich, moist, well-draining soil with compost; pH 6.0–7.0.
Keep evenly moist, about 1 in/week; established clumps tolerate brief dry spells.
Apr – May
May – Oct
Start from seed indoors, or divide established clumps in spring or fall; division is fastest and reliable.
Good with Carrot, Tomato, Rose. Keep apart from Bean, Pea.