Water
Water thoroughly when the top 5 cm of soil feels dry. Allow soil to dry out between waterings, especially during dormancy.
Reduce watering significantly in late spring as foliage begins to yellow and die back, preparing for summer rest.
Also known as Flowering Onion · Ornamental Onion · Persian Onion
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Von Schubert's Garlic (Allium schubertii) boasts a spectacular, oversized, star-shaped flower head composed of numerous tiny pink to purple florets, creating a dramatic o
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry between waterings, reduce in summer.
Well-drained, Sandy, Loamy
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Tolerates a range of temperatures but thrives in moderate climates. Requires a cold period for dormancy.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize lightly in spring, avoid overfeeding.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 2/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 2/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Low toxicity, contains thiosulfates which can cause gastrointestinal upset and red blood cell damage in pets.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 5 cm of soil feels dry. Allow soil to dry out between waterings, especially during dormancy.
Reduce watering significantly in late spring as foliage begins to yellow and die back, preparing for summer rest.
Remove spent flower stalks once they have faded and the characteristic seed heads have formed. This prevents self-seeding if not desired.
Allow foliage to naturally yellow and die back before removing it to let the bulb replenish its energy reserves for the next growing season.
Propagate primarily through bulb offsets. Carefully divide clumps of bulbs in late summer or early autumn when the plant is dormant. Replant offsets at the appropriate depth in well-draining soil.
Seed propagation is also possible but may take several years to flower.
Repot container-grown specimens every 2-3 years, or when they become overcrowded. Best done in late summer or early autumn when the bulbs are dormant. Use a gritty, well-draining potting mix.
Ensure the new pot provides adequate space for bulb expansion.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Von Schubert's Garlic (Allium schubertii) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Allium |
| Species | Allium schubertii |
Similar in genus Allium
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