Alliums

Image by lovelypeace A type of ornamental onion, also known as round-headed leek, drumstick allium (Allium sphaerocephalon) is appreciated for the egg-shaped blooms that appear in early summer. Hollow,…

Image by Hana Richterova Garlic plants are members of the allium family. Although garlic is often considered a kitchen essential, you might also come to think of it as a garden essential, since many alliums…

Image by Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org Allium leaf miners were first detected in the Western Hemisphere in December of 2016. Since then they’ve become a serious pest of onions and…

Image by Gardening Know How, via Nikki Tilley Allium, also known as flowering onion, is a spectacular and unusual looking flowering bulb that will add interest to any garden. As the name suggests, allium…

Image by weisschr If you love wildflowers, try growing a nodding pink onion. What’s a nodding pink onion? Well, its descriptive name gives more than just a hint but read on to learn how to grow nodding onions…

Image by brozova Crops like garlic and onions are a favorite for many home gardeners. These kitchen staples are an excellent choice for overwintering in the vegetable patch and for growth in containers or…

Image by USFWS Mountain Prairie Prairie onions are a member of the Allium family, which includes onions and garlic. The bulb-forming plants are native to the central part of the United States but have been…

Image by Anneliese Gruenwald-Maerkl The allium plant is related to the simple garden onion, but don’t let this deter you from planting it for its beautiful blooms. In fact, minimal allium care and a show of…

Image by Torring Allium, known for its pungent aroma, includes more than 500 species, including the familiar onion, garlic, chives, and a variety of beautiful flowering plants. Pollinators love the hardy,…