Allium Moly

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Allium moly is known as Golden Garlic or Lily Leek. This species is an exceptionally cheery border perennial. Its golden yellow, starry flowers appear in clusters on 10–15″ stems above handsome, dark green foliage. The late May bloom is a burst of sunshine regardless of what the heavens are doing. Plant bulbs closely together in clumps (plan on 5–10 bulbs per sq ft.) among perennials. The leaves of the Allium will go dormant later in summer, when the perennials are in their prime.

The genus Allium (the Latin means “garlic”) offers colorful, distinctive, and long-lasting forms that are standouts in the early summer garden. Alliums are sun-lovers and prefer well-drained, even sandy, soil. Deer, mice, chipmunks, and related predators generally avoid this group, so you can plant with impunity. Tuck them among clumps of summer-flowering perennials where the Alliums’ withering foliage will be hidden by the expanding perennials.

For more information on growing Allium, click Growing Guide.