schubertii - this one has to be seen to be believed; a volleyball sized, loose, spidery, rose/purple flower filled with star shaped florets-each on stalks unequal in length; looks a bit like a bizarre spaceship with many antennas; a late spring bloomer that is suitable for forcing; 12"-24"; zones 6-9...possibly zone 5 with good drainage; 1896.
Ornamental onions perform beautifully, blooming late spring through early summer; they add a different, spectacular or architectural dimension to the garden; many suitable for Heirloom gardens and sunny, well-drained meadow; also wonderful cut and dried flowers; Giant (volleyball-softball), 1 per sq. ft.; Large (baseball-tennis ball), 5 per sq. ft.; Small(golf ball - marble), 10 per sq. ft.;
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