hristophii     3 feet        Zone 4          Star of Persia

The flowering hcads of this ornamental species are as much as 8-12 inches wide. The leaves are in. Wide, flowers are lilac colored with a starlike sheen and the plant is native to Asia Minor. Excellent for drying and using in arrangements, blooming in early June. In the North, it is best to plant the bulbs about 6 inches deep and if they are to be planted in a mass, plant 8 inches apart.

	Allium vineale
	Field Garlic
	Europe, Northern Africa and Western Asia
	Common weed that has naturalized in the temperate regions of North America.
	In addition to producing flowers, bulb offsets are also born on the tall flower stalks.
When this plant grows in pasture lands and is eaten by dairy cows, it will impart a flavor of garlic to milk and meat.