A large genus of bulbous plants, most of which have a distinctive smell of garlic (onions, leeks, chives, and garlic are all members). However, many are worth growing for their flowers and, unless the foliage is broken, the odour is seldom offensive. Easily raised from seed.
Description:
The thin, grass-like leaves have a mild Onion flavour and are particularly useful chopped up in a salad. Use them for edging your vegetable or herb garden as the globular, mauve flowers are particularly attractive. 6 ins.
Classification:
Bee, Hardy, Perennial
Price:
£1.48 per packet
Guide prices for information only: Euros: € 1.65 US Dollars: $ 2.27