Allium unifolium
Allium unifolium is native to western North America. It produces slender stems topped with loose, rounded umbels of soft rose to lilac, star-shaped flowers in late spring to early summer. Despite its name, it often bears two to three leaves.
Allium unifolium thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, and is valued for its drought tolerance and attractiveness to bees and butterflies. 35cm.
Members of the onion family, most alliums prefer a warm sunny position with good drainage. The most common varieties sold in New Zealand are Moly, a cluster flowered medium yellow on 30 cm stems; and Sphaerocephalon, a deep purple/mauve ball on 60 cm stems. The flowers of Sphaerocephalon are great for dried arrangements.
For information on other bulbs which grow in similar areas, see our Fact Sheet on Bulbs for Dry Areas.
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