Allium cyathophorum var. farreri

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Ornamental onionBulbFamily: Alliaceae

Height: 20cmSpread: 5cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Acidic / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Allium cyathophorum var. farreri is native to China. An attractive clump-forming species, it bears umbels of up to 30 bell-shaped, deep violet-purple flowers from late spring to early autumn. It's unique among flowering alliums in that it thrives in acidic soils and can tolerate partial shade.

Allium cyathophorum var. farreri is ideal for growing in rockeries, containers, or at the front of sunny borders. It makes a great cut flower, and adds colour in a mixed flower bed, or in a rock garden.

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Allium ‘Cyathophorum’ and wildlife

Allium ‘Cyathophorum’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects 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 not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Allium ‘Cyathophorum’ poisonous?

Allium ‘Cyathophorum’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People