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Allium hyalinum

From: "Mark McDonough, Pepperell MA Zone 5" <Antennaria@AOL.COM>


In a previous message, Barbara L. Weintraub was looking for information
on
germinating seed of various plant species.  My answer here deals with
only
one plant listed, namely Allium hyalinum:

I have had quite good luck with this species, as with most allium
species,
sowing the seed in March when there is still cool weather and
occassional
freezing.  Generally speaking, Allium seed will germinate well when sown
in
pots, covered with a thin layer of fine gravel (natural color aquarium
gravel
works quite well but is expensive), and left outdoors exposed to natural
elements.  I always inspect my seed pots after extended periods of cold
spring showers, guaranteed to produce strong Allium seed germination. 
Allium
hyalinum will respond to this treatment.

Allium hyalinum is a very fine species from California, preferring to
grow in
some shade.  In the Seattle area, this species was extremely ornamental,
and
easy to grow.  Here in Massachusetts I've yet to find the right spot,
and I
have my doubts as to its hardiness (as it is found growing at relatively
low
elevations).  When happy, it'll grow 12-18" tall, with large umbels of
silk
white flowers, apple-green midveins, and a slight fragrance.  Some
specimens
are slightly tinged pink.  The species epithet refers to the glossy,
almost
reflective petals (tepals really), a characteristic that is actually
common
to many alliums, not just Allium hyalinum.   In Seattle I grew it in a
sand-peat bed within the shade of a large chamaecyparis.

Hope you succeed with Allium hyalinum, its a charmer.

Mark McDonough
antennaria@aol.com


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