This allium was introduced in 2000 by Plant Delights Nursery, a cross between A. nutans and A. lusitanicum (formerly A. senescens ssp montanum).

From a distance, the flowers will appear to be floating in the air above your other plants. The alliums are relatives of onions and garlic, but you do not need to be concerned about their odor.

Introduced by the Plant Delights Nursery in 2000, it is the result of a multigenerational breeding program involving Allium nutans and A. lusitanicum (syn. Allium senescens ssp. montanum).

senescens) at area garden centers ... you'll have to order and plant seeds for this allium. Ornamental onion is in the same family as edibles — onion, chives, shallots and garlic.