Allium 'Globemaster'

© 2005 Darcy Daniels

Among the most asked about plants in my garden in May are the Alliums. I have several different varieties that I grow. Pictured is Allium 'Globemaster' just as it is emerging from bud; it will ultimately expand to a dramatic sphere 8-10" across.

I am growing other May-blooming Alliums as well; perhaps slightly less dramatic, but also very desirable: A. christophii, A. schubertii, A. 'Purple Sensation', and A. 'Mt. Everest' (a white blooming selection).

In addition to the showy blooms, the seedheads provide interest after the flowers fade.