LIKE THE STARS in the heavens, the Allium family is vast. Botanical cousins include familiar kitchen staples such as onions, leeks, scallions and garlic — did you catch Colin’s ode to garlic in last ...

Plant allium bulbs in the fall, around the first frost but before the ground freezes, to give them the chilling period they need for strong spring blooms. Choose a sunny, well-draining spot and plant ...

Alliums (ornamental onions) are versatile, yet underused, bulbs for the sunny border. They’re incredibly easy to grow, hardy as a rock, disdained by deer and rodents, have few if any insect pests 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 ...

Mention the word alliums and many of us will instantly think of the many different edible members of the onion family, from chives (Allium schoenoprasum), leeks (Allium ampeloprasum) and garlic ...

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 ...

The Perennial Plant Association hit pure gold by voting Allium Millennium the Perennial Plant of the Year for 2018. A hardy perennial to zone four, this allium is compact (12 to18 inches tall and wide ...

Amy Jo Detweiler / Submitted photoThe “Globemaster,” with its large spheres up to 10 inches across, is the most popular variety of alliums. At the time of the Alaska earthquake in 1964, I lived in ...

MUKWONAGO, WI — Short or tall, big or small, ornamental alliums are a treat for flower gardeners and for butterflies, bees and other pollinators. Plant the bulbs in fall and enjoy months of colorful ...

Question: I thought I was buying edible onions to plant in my garden, but I didn’t read the package well enough and I bought ornamental onions. It looks like they are supposed to have a round ball of ...

ALLIUMS are striking plants that are easy to grow, long-lived and are sure to jazz up any garden. Here are some top tips on how to look after these gorgeous plants. Among the allium family are onions, ...