Allium oreophilum was discovered as early as 1831. A valuable species, suitable for the rock garden but also for naturalising. Oreophilus means: loving mountains. It is widely distributed in the Caucasus, Iran, Pakistan, parts of Turkey and Afghanistan. The selection offered comes from Samur, Azerbaijan. The semi-spherical inflorescence is formed by about 20 dainty crimson star-shaped flowers. Each petal has a contrasting green central vein on the outside. The flower stem is usually no higher than 15 cm the leaves form a rosette.
Data sheet
Preferred Placement
Sun or dappels shade
Color
purple pink
Bulb size
5/+
Bulb Spacing
5
Planting Depth
6-8
Height in cm.
10 - 15
Flowering time in the months
5-6
. Available to order from July 2025
Allium oreophilum was discovered as early as 1831. A valuable species, suitable for the rock garden but also for naturalising. Oreophilus means: loving mountains. It is widely distributed in the Caucasus, Iran, Pakistan, parts of Turkey and Afghanistan. The selection offered comes from Samur, Azerbaijan. The semi-spherical inflorescence is formed by about 20 dainty crimson star-shaped flowers. Each petal has a contrasting green central vein on the outside. The flower stem is usually no higher than 15 cm the leaves form a rosette.