Re: [IBS_Images] Allium tuberosum
- Subject: Re: [IBS_Images] Allium tuberosum
- From: R* F* D*
- Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 00:53:42 -0400 (EDT)
>Dear all,
>This allium species really deserves some attention; It is so easy to
>grow in a whole range of climates: planting Octobre -February , growing
>cycle March-November, flowering August - Septembre.
>It can grow from seed to flower in one year. Spreads easily through out
>the garden, but can be easily controlled, also grows well in pots,
>flowers abundantly with green/white umbels. Has been in flower here
>for 3 weeks and goes on until the middle of septembre. As an added
>advantage it can be used for cooking. The storage organ is a rather
>shrivelled uninspirring rootstock, nevertheless never fails to grow.
>Well worth trying
>Kind regards
>
>
>--
>Lauw de Jager
Lauw:
Have you seen the Allium web site of Mark McDonough?
http://www.plantbuzz.com/
Richard F. Dufresne
313 Spur Road
Greensboro, North Carolina 27406 USA
336-674-3105
World of Salvias: http://www.eclectasy.com/gallery_of_salvias/index.htm
Salvia email list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Salvia
