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Allium nigrum

Ornamental onion . The average size is 80 cm. The flower colour is white. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is May - July.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Bingerden

Date taken : 10.06.2010

Family : Liliaceae

© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : perennial
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : mildly susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 75 and 100 cm
width approx : less than 10 cm
quantity per m2 : 15
flower colour : white
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : green
fruit / seed period : august
leaf shape : leaves are wide longitudinal
leaf size : between 25 and 30 cm
edibility : the roots are edible
scent : flowers scented lightly
flowering period : june - july
hardiness : completely hardy
special feature good butterfly and/or bee plant