This species grows into a dense clump which is 12 inches tall
when in flower and 6 inches wide.
Leafless stalks grow to 12 inches
The lilac or mauve colored flowers are borne in
a globose inflorescence (umbel), 1 inch wide. The flowering stems are held
above the lower swirls of leaves.
Mid to late
summer.
The leaves are linear, flat, ¾ inch wide and have a
slight twist which gives the entire foliage
clump a swirled effect. Foliage color is
gray-green and foliage height is 6 inches. If leaves
are bruised, the foliage has an onion odor.
This species is easily grown in ordinary soil in
sun or partially shaded sites. Although grown
from a bulb, this species is a clump former and
is easily lifted and divided as other
non-bulbous perennials.
