Allium Karataviense - Alpine Allium: Information and Pictures from Plant Encyclopedia

Allium Karataviense - Alpine Allium
Type	Herbaceous, Alpine, Container-friendly, Deciduous
Size	Low Border (up to 50cm height)
Form	Spikey
Colours	Grey Foliage, Light pink Flowers (Summer early)
Care	Some maintenance required
Hardiness	Very hardy
Growth	Slow growing

Allium karataviense is a low spreading allium that produces balls of white blossom on short stems in early summer. Blossom is complimented by impressive leathery grey blue foliage. Plant in well-drained sandy / gravelly soil in full sun.

Cultivation tips: This low growing Allium prefers well drained soils in full sun. Allium karataviense tolerates poorer soils, including gravel soils. Consider planting alongside alpine plants but allow space. Plant as bulbs in autumn.