Alliums, a type of ornamental onion, produce globe-shaped, pinkish-purple flowers that are a striking addition to any garden. They come in various sizes, but all allium varieties are relatively easy ...

Like humans who have similar traits to our relatives, so does the plant genus, Allium, part of the Amaryllidaceae family. The Allium genus is made up of edibles (onion, garlic, leeks, chives) and ...

Give alliums full sun, well-draining soil, and light watering until dormancy to keep bulbs healthy.

A series of queries from a new gardener wanting recommendations for Allium varieties reminded me that I wanted to tuck in a few more before it’s too late. The best time to plant ornamental alliums and ...

One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include lenten rose, peony, redbud, azalea, elephant ear, lantana, coneflower, savory calamint and rudbeckia. Alliums, ...

Fall is the best time to plant allium bulbs, ideally between September and November. Plant after first frost but before the ground freezes so they can develop strong roots for spring blooms. Choose a ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. There’s really no easy answer when it comes to controlling allium plants. Be patient and ...

The launch of AlliumDB, a state-of-the-art genomic database for Allium species, marks a turning point in agricultural science. By unifying vast genomic, transcriptomic, and phenotypic data, this ...

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a rewarding crop for the home gardener. I am always amazed that the growth it pushes out in fall ...

Plant after first frost but before the ground freezes so they can develop strong roots for spring blooms. Choose a sunny, well-draining spot, space them 6 to 8 inches apart, and avoid overwatering to ...