Allium, also called Ornamental Onion, is one of the most interesting blooms in the spring and summer garden.

The majority of alliums are bulb-forming; however, there is a handful that grows from rhizomes, the way common chives (Allium schoenoprasum) do.The bulb forming alliums will need to be planted in the fall. The planting depth should be two to three times the diameter of the bulbs. Water them well after planting. Then cross your fingers and wait for spring.