Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000087
11/12/99
Allium oreophilum (A. ostrowskianum)--Alpine Rosy Bells
Height: 12 in Spacing: 3 in
Type: hardy bulb
Flowers: Red
Comments: This small allium is useful in rock gardens.
When given a sunny growing area and a well-drained soil it
will spread rapidly. As with the other alliums, it makes
a good cut flower. Plant the bulbs 5 inches deep.
Propagation: Remove the bulblets in the fall after the
leaves have died down then replant them immediately.
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