Allium carinatum ssp. pulchellum f. album

Also Known As

Allium carinatum 'Album'
Allium pulchellum [white]
Keeled Garlic

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-30"
W: 4"-8"

planting zones

4a-9b

Allium carinatum ssp. pulchellum f. album plant details

Allium carinatum ssp. pulchellum f. album is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Allium carinatum ssp. pulchellum f. album

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 12 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, rock garden, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium carinatum ssp. pulchellum f. album

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A gorgeous bloom of white bell-shaped flowers falling like a fountain look very much like a sparkler perched atop 12-24" inch stems, the summer flowers contrast nicely with the lovely garlic-scented chive-like foliage; this plant looks amazing when planted in drifts, if its happy it may also self-sow; a recipient of the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

A mid-Summer bloomer with very flowing white flowers. 12" -24" tall. Perfect for mid border in full sun to part shade. Will seed in to make a dramatic colony.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

Allium pulchellum album -nA white form of the above species.

By: Succulent Gardens

This white 'Album' form of the rare keeled garlic, Allium carinatum ssp. pulchellum, produces pure white fireworks of small florets. Few plants can offer the unique flower forms of ornamental onions. Every garden should have Alliums. Plant in multiples of 3, 5, 7 or more. Don't fret when foliage starts to die back just before flowering. It's normal. Just trim the leaves.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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Gardening facts about Allium carinatum ssp. pulchellum f. album plant

How to Grow Allium carinatum ssp. pulchellum f. album

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy