Allium Species, Ornamental Onion, Tumbleweed Onion, Schubert Onion

We loved this plant! It is so unique and everyone wants to know what it is! It's my teenagers favorite! Planted 3 and got all 3 to come...Read More up. I read that you shouldn't get water directly in the stem or down it. Also, don't water it too much. Allium's don't like a lot of water. It is shorter than I thought it would be, but basketball size. Definitely stands out.

I saw this on Ebay and had to get it.
this is the first year that it bloomed and what a show. everyone that see's this in person ...Read Moreis wowed and asks "what is that?" even my granddaughter at the age of three was walking around looking at all my flowers and when she came up on this she stopped in her tracks and exclaimed 'Wow, Nana Look. Pretty!" That's the look I was going for! With my other alliums I am very happy.

Bloom diameter is basketball sized. Only limited success with following year's appearance.

this is a complete show stopper. Everyone that walked by wanting to know what it was. Deer didn't bother it Mine seemed to me to be a...Read More bit more purple than pink.