light blue garlic
Allium caesium (light blue garlic) is a flowering allium native to dry areas of central Asia at elevations of 700 to 2,000 meters. It grows well in partial shade to full sun and produces round sky blue flowers that are attractive to bees and butterflies.
| Botanical Name | Allium caesium |
| Common Name | light blue garlic |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| USDA Zone | 4 thru 7 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Season(s) of interest | summer, fall |
| Height and Spread | 10-16in x 6-8in (25-40cm x 15-20cm) |
| Flower Color | Pale Blue to Lavender |
| Attracts Wildlife | Attracts Pollinators |
| Additional Information | Not Native to the US Midwest. Native to Central Asia |
| Location in Lurie Garden | Northeast Light Plate, Southeast Light Plate |
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