Needs water during growing season. After bloom, allow to rest and get dry.
plant bulbs 5" deep in sunny, well-drained location in fall
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Star of Persia is a very hardy plant.Flowers may be picked and dried. Florets may be used as garnishes. Leaves have a mild onion flavor.
These estimates for how long Star of Persia takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average 162 days | Min 162 days | Max 162 days (1)
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Persian Onion
allium albopilosum, allium christophii albopilosum