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Allium angulosum

Allium angulosum

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AlliumBulbFamily: Amaryllidaceae

Height: 30cmSpread: 20cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Known as mouse garlic, Allium angulosum is a summer-flowering allium, bearing umbels of pale lilac blooms which darken to purple as they mature. Like all alliums, the flowers are very attractive to pollinators, including bees, butterflies and hoverflies. The small, slender bulbs are edible and can be salted for winter use either raw or cooked.

Grow Allium angulosum in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Feed with a high potash solution after flowering and allow the leaves to die down naturally. Like all alliums, the spent flowers take on an architectural beauty into autumn and winter, so leave these in situ if you can.

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Allium ‘Angulosum’ and wildlife

Allium ‘Angulosum’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Allium ‘Angulosum’ poisonous?

Allium ‘Angulosum’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People