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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Allium amphibolum is a rarely seen drumstick allium hailing from Western China. It has unusual wiry stems and small, shaggy flower heads in light pink, with a sweet fragrance. Unlike many alliums, Allium amphibolum works well in the sun or light shade.

For best results, plant bulbs in fertile, well-drained soil up to three times their diameter. Grow in well-drained soil in full sun.

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Sowyesyes
Plantyesyesyes
Flowersyesyes
Divideyesyes
Collect seedsyesyes

Allium ‘Amphibolum’ and wildlife

Allium ‘Amphibolum’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Allium ‘Amphibolum’ poisonous?

Allium ‘Amphibolum’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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