Information About Alliums

Allium may be a kissing cousin to pungent onion and garlic, but the spectacular beauty of the plant will knock your socks off, and growing allium bulbs couldn’t be easier. Bees and other beneficial insects love the blooms, but because of the slightly garlicky aroma of allium plants, deer and other wild critters tend to look the other way. Read on to learn more about growing and caring for alliums in the garden.

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Sclerotium On Alliums – How To Manage Allium White Rot Symptoms

By Tonya Barnett, (Author of FRESHCUTKY)

Allium white rot should be monitored, as it can result in complete loss of allium plants. Learn more about what causes white rot and its control here.

Allium Moly Care – Learn How To Grow Golden Garlic Alliums

By Teo Spengler

Golden garlic, also called moly garlic, is an allium bulb plant that offers bright, long-lasting yellow flowers on tall stalks. For more allium moly information, plus tips on how to grow golden garlic, click on the following article.

Nodding Pink Onions – How To Grow Nodding Onions In Your Garden

By Amy Grant

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 you can click on this article to learn how to grow nodding onions and about nodding onion care.

Controlling Allium Plants – How To Manage Flowering Onions

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

If ornamental alliums are so practical and attractive, how could there be any problems with ornamental alliums in the garden? Not all allium varieties are well-behaved. Some become weeds that are nearly impossible to get rid of. Learn more in this article.

Allium Plant Pests: Learn About Allium Leaf Miner Control

By Jackie Carroll

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 other alliums in Canada and the Eastern U.S. Find out about detecting and treating allium leaf miners in this article.

Allium Post Bloom Care: Caring For Allium Bulbs Once Flowering Is Over

By Liz Baessler

Alliums are usually exclusively grown for their flowers. But what do you do with your allium once it's finished flowering? Learn more about how to care for alliums after blooming in this article so you can enjoy their beauty as long as possible.

Drumstick Allium Flowers: Tips For Growing Drumstick Alliums

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Drumstick allium is appreciated for the egg-shaped blooms that appear in early summer. Hollow, grayish-green foliage provides lovely contrast to the pink to rosy-purple drumstick allium flowers. Click here to learn more them.

What Are Prairie Onions: Information On Allium Stellatum Wildflowers

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Prairie onions are a member of the Allium family. Wild prairie onions are edible and in the garden add a natural grace. Get some growing and care information for wild prairie onions in this article.

Allium Plant – How To Grow Alliums In Your Flower Garden

By Becca Badgett, Co-author of How to Grow an EMERGENCY Garden

Allium plant is related to the garden onion, but don't let this deter you from planting it. In fact, minimal allium care and a show of large blooms are just a couple of reasons to include them. Get more info here.

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