Flower for the Day Allium 6-6-22

We have had allium for almost 6 weeks. Allium, which is the Greek word for garlic, is in onion family. It was first characterized by Linnaeus in 1723.

Here are the ordinary allium that we have had for years in purple and white. As you can se the flower is an umbel on a sturdy stalk.

Here is a newer hybrid called Globemaster. They are much larger and taller.

They are surprising and come back each year.

  Summertime sun

  Shines on colorful globes

 

  "Purple Sensation"

     Leona Atkinson