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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: surface sow and keep moist

Other: If no germination in 30 days move to cold for 90 to 120 days and try again.

Native to: Altay, Amur, Buryatiya, Chita, Inner Mongolia, Irkutsk, Kazakhstan, Khabarovsk, Korea, Krasnoyarsk, Manchuria, Mongolia, Primorye, Tuva, Xinjiang, Yakutskiya

Introduced to: Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia

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Allium senescensAllium senescens

Aging Chive, German Garlic, Mountain Garlic

In Stock: 0.035 lb (Total:0.035lb)

Allium senescens

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Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

202,257

Quantity:

0.03 lb

Collected in:

Russia

Crop year:

2008

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

17949

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: surface sow and keep moist

Other: If no germination in 30 days move to cold for 90 to 120 days and try again.

Native to: Altay, Amur, Buryatiya, Chita, Inner Mongolia, Irkutsk, Kazakhstan, Khabarovsk, Korea, Krasnoyarsk, Manchuria, Mongolia, Primorye, Tuva, Xinjiang, Yakutskiya

Introduced to: Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia

Native

Introduced

Discover the allure of Allium senescens, commonly known as Aging Chive, German Garlic, or Mountain Garlic—a remarkable bulbous perennial that is as functional as it is charming. Forming a tuft of twisted, grassy green leaves, this delightful plant bursts into bloom with up to 30 fragrant, soft pink-lilac floral globes atop graceful, upright stems from mid to late summer. Its blossoms not only provide a captivating aesthetic but also attract butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a vibrant addition to rock gardens, retaining walls, and perennial borders. Awarded the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society, German Garlic grows 6-12 inches tall and thrives in well-drained, fertile soils under full sun to part shade. It flourishes even in hot climates, requiring minimal afternoon shade. This drought-tolerant beauty is deer-resistant, yet adored by bees and other pollinators, with no serious pest concerns. Ideal for beds, borders, city gardens, cottage gardens, and containers, it promises an impressive spectacle when planted in clusters. Native to Europe and northern Asia, and equally charming in cut flower arrangements, Allium senescens is perfect for adding a splash of elegance and biodiversity to any garden setting.