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Plant Combination: Armenian Cranesbill (Geranium psilostemon) and Star of Persia (Allium cristophii)

Karen September 26, 2017 0 Comments

Two shades of purple make this a striking combination border during late spring and early summer. Armenian cranesbill produces dark magenta-purple cupshaped flowers with black centers on a large loose…

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Five Fabulous Ornamental Onions (Allium spp.)

Karen May 24, 2011 0 Comments

Growing onions might be something you associate with the vegetable or herb garden since chives, leeks, shallots, scallions and garlic are culinary sort of plants. The genus name for onions,…

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Plant Profile: Star of Persia (Allium albopilosum syn. A. christophii)

Karen May 13, 2009 2 Comments

Five large amethyst-violet spheres with silver highlights are emerging from the soil in my garden like space ships. Ah…it is Allium albopilosum time. These beautiful globes held on their 24”…

Plant Combination: Armenian Cranesbill (Geranium psilostemon) and Star of Persia (Allium cristophii)

Five Fabulous Ornamental Onions (Allium spp.)

Plant Profile: Star of Persia (Allium albopilosum syn. A. christophii)

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