Alliums, a type of ornamental onion, produce globe-shaped, pinkish-purple flowers that are a striking addition to any garden. They come in various sizes, but all allium varieties are relatively easy ...

One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include lenten rose, peony, redbud, azalea, elephant ear, lantana, coneflower, savory calamint and rudbeckia. Alliums, ...

A series of queries from a new gardener wanting recommendations for Allium varieties reminded me that I wanted to tuck in a few more before it’s too late. The best time to plant ornamental alliums and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. There’s really no easy answer when it comes to controlling allium plants. Be patient and ...

Plant after first frost but before the ground freezes so they can develop strong roots for spring blooms. Choose a sunny, well-draining spot, space them 6 to 8 inches apart, and avoid overwatering to ...

Allium is a bulb you can plant now for spring bloom. They are available at garden centers and even large box stores in packages of five and 10. The tall stem of the Allium is topped with a round ...

Beautiful and sturdy with a flair for the dramatic, alliums are a graceful way to add color and architectural dimension to your garden. With large globes of tiny white, purple, yellow or blue flowers ...

Overharvesting has raised conservation concerns for a widely foraged plant, but researchers say that better genetic insights ...

Onions are versatile, cheap and delicious. With so many varieties of onions and other similar vegetables in the allium family, it can be hard to know which is best for a specific recipe and cooking ...

The launch of AlliumDB, a state-of-the-art genomic database for Allium species, marks a turning point in agricultural science. By unifying vast genomic, transcriptomic, and phenotypic data, this ...