Allium Christophii (Star of Persia) The common name references this as a star and that's certainly the case. Star of Persia blooms are immense, a full 10-12 inches across or about the size of a soccer ball. Made up of hundreds of tiny, metallic blue-purple star shaped florets, these flowers are spectacular. If your garden needs an early summer focal point or you get a kick out of stopping traffic, plant a couple dozen. As if this wasn't reason enough to grow them, these flowers dry beautifully and hold their form for years. Star of Persia is a parent of the famous 'Globe Master' and is better suited to warm weather gardens. (It's also much less expensive, so you can afford to plant in breathtaking sweeps.) Highlights & Hints - Delight and amaze children of all ages with these enormous blooms. - Attractive to butterflies, but deer steer clear. - Plant in groundcover or with low growing partners to camouflage the spent late season foliage. Common Name: Star of Persia Botanical Name: Allium Christophii, syn. albopilosum Color: Metallic blue-purple soccer ball size blooms Mature Height: 18-24" Hardiness: Zones 4-8 in the South/4-9 in the West Bloom Time: Late spring - early summer Bulb/Plant Size: 12-14 cm, the largest size commercially available! Bulbs/Plants - Pkg: 10 large bulbs Planting Information Soil Type: Well drained Light/Exposure: Full sun Moisture: moderate; light when established Planting Depth: 2"-3" deep Spacing: 3"-4" apart

You'll Receive 1 package of 10 large bulbs