Allium Giganteum

Allium cristophii

Like a giant onion

Flower name
Allium Giganteum
Scientific name
Allium cristophii
AliasAllium, アリウム, Persian onion, Star of Persia, Stars of Persia, Ornamental onion
Place of originIran, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and the eastern Mediterranean region
Place of floweringCut flowers, flower arrangement, Botanical Gardens
Flowering seasonMay, June
Language of flowersIn order to

What is Allium Giganteum

Allium cristophii (scientific name: Allium cristophii) is a perennial (bulbous) plant of the genus Allium in the Amaryllidaceae family.
In English, it is called Persian onion, Star of Persia, Stars of Persia, or Ornamental onion.
Its native habitat includes Iran, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and the eastern Mediterranean region, where it grows naturally in arid areas.

It reaches a height of 40–60 cm.
The leaves are lanceolate and grayish-green in color.
From May to June, it extends an umbel inflorescence from the tip of the flower stalk, producing a spherical inflorescence 20–25 cm in diameter. This is made up of about 100 star-shaped flowers, each around 1 cm in diameter, with a metallic light purplish-red color.
It is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as cut flowers.
As a member of the onion family, it is toxic to pets.

Another ornamental species in the Allium genus is Allium giganteum.

Flower language: "Righteous assertion"

Common name: Allium cristophii
Scientific name: Allium cristophii, Synonym: Allium albopilosum
Other name: Shiragebiru
English names: Persian onion, Star of Persia, Stars of Persia, Ornamental onion
Classification: Plantae, Angiosperms, Monocots, Asparagales, Amaryllidaceae, Allium, species Allium cristophii
Native regions: Iran, Turkey, Turkmenistan, eastern Mediterranean
Habitat: Naturally found in dry areas; horticultural varieties prefer well-drained sandy soil
Growth type: Perennial (bulb)
Height: 40–60 cm
Leaf shape: Lanceolate; Leaf color: Grayish-green
Inflorescence shape: Rounded spherical umbel; Flower color: Metallic light purplish-red
Petals per flower: Six; Flower shape: Star-shaped and spreading
Inflorescence diameter: 20–25 cm; Blooming period: May to June; Flower size: About 1 cm
Uses: Garden planting, cut flowers, ornamental
Note: Toxic to cats, dogs, and horses
Award: Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit