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Spring–Summer
Ornamental Onion
Allium hollandicum
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Green & Freshoniongreen
SeasonSpring–Summer
OriginCentral Asia
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Green & Fresh · Spring–Summer bloomer
Ornamental alliums produce perfect spheres of tiny star-flowers in violet, white, and yellow on tall bare stems, a ball of hundreds of individual florets that creates breathtaking June drama.
Symbolism & Meaning
unity, humility, patience
In the Victorian language of flowers, ornamental onion means “Unity”.
Habitat & Environment
Central Asia
Ornamental Onion is native to Central Asia.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameAllium hollandicum
- FamilyAmaryllidaceae
- Native ToCentral Asia
- Bloom SeasonSpring–Summer
- LifespanPerennial
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