Allium aschersonianum (price per 5 seeds)
Family: Alliaceae.
Common names: Black Garlic
Bulbous perennial to 60cm tall with strap-shaped green leaves, and spherical heads of star-shaped, dark violet-pink flowers borne on upright stems in spring. Cultivated as a cut flower. Grows in sandy soils.
Sowing instructions: Sow seeds in a well drained medium.
Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: August 2024