Allium moly
Allium moly
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Dispatched when ready (Late Aug–Mid Oct)
Allium moly
Known as Golden Garlic, this is a cheerful sight in June, making clumps of star shaped golden flowers. Homer said Odysseus used this plant to avoid being turned into a pig by Circe, very useful tip when meeting a sorceress. Easy to establish in grass or under shrubs. The form we have known as Jeannine. AGM
Growing Information
Flowering Period: Late Spring, Early Summer
Colour: Yellow
Height: 20–30 cm
Position: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Soil: Well-drained
Naturalising: Excellent
Wildlife Value: Pollinator value: Excellent. A valuable nectar source for bees during late spring.
Native Status: Naturalising
Suitable For: Borders, Containers, Naturalising, Rock Gardens
RHS Award of Garden Merit
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