Miscellaenous Allium species from S to Z are listed on this page. Other species are found on other Allium subpages listed below in blue. For a complete alphabetical listing of alliums described and/or pictured on this wiki consult the table in the main Allium page.
Allium schmitzii is endemic to Portugal, growing on river banks and in rock crevices. Closely related to chives, or A. schoenoprasum (see above), with similar narrow hollow leaves. The upright, rather open umbels of starry pale pink flowers are unlike the dense, oblong bloom heads of chives, distinguishing itself from that species. Photo by John Lonsdale.
Allium scorzonerifolium ssp. xericiense is a superior subspecies which is a showy non-bulbiliferous form. The type species, A. scorzonerifolium, has bulbils in the inflorescence and only a few bright yellow flowers. The subspecies is not as hardy as the species however. Photo by Jane McGary
Allium siculum (syn. Nectaroscordum siculum) is often confused with a very similar species A. bulgaricum. In cultivation it is reported that whatever distinction these two species have, they integrate readily, and most bulbs or plants offered for sale are hybrids between the two. At any rate, these are intriguing, easy-to-grow plants, well worth cultivating. The large, waxy, bell-shaped flowers are produced in May to early June atop 3' (1 meter) stems, the florets suspended on long drooping pedicels, adding to the charm of the quaintly hued blooms. Here are 3 views of this unusual plant. Notice in the 3rd photo, that the foliage is instantly recognizable, being triangular in cross-section and strongly twisting along the length of the ascending leaves, as if sculpted of wrought iron. Photos by Mark McDonough.
Allium siculum ssp. disoscoridis (syn. Nectaroscordum meliophilum) from the Saint Petersburg Botanic Garden, said to have originally been from Crimea. The outside of the tepals are dark brownish-olive-rose color with white flared tips, eventually opening into lovely white bells softly tinged olive and dull rose on the outside. Some flowers have 7-8 tepals instead of the normal 6. It is 24" (60 cm) tall in bloom. The first three photos were taken by Mark McDonough, taken May 25, 2003 showing order of flower development. The last two photos were taken by Alessandro Marinello.
Allium subhirsutum is a Mediterranean species. It has finely ciliate (hairy) leaves, from which it gets its specific name. Photo in habitat by Angelo Porcelli
Allium subvillosum is a Mediterranean species flowering from March to May and growing on sandy beaches and fields from Greece to Portugal and North Africa. It is a tall species with many white flowers in a wide umbel. Photos by Mary Sue Ittner and Bob Rutemoeller
Allium thunbergii from Japan and Korea is a small species with fibrous roots and rose-purple flowers with elongated stamens. It blooms in fall.
Allium thunbergii 'Ozawa' is a selection by George Schenk. Photos by John Lonsdale.
Allium triquetrum is easily recognized by the triangular flowering stems and white flowers with a green stripe on the back of the tepals. It is a species from Europe that has become a weed in Northern California and Australia and New Zealand and naturalized in Britain. It prefers shade and is very happy in Southern and Central California in the first photo by Ann Marie Rametta. The second photo from Mary Sue Ittner was taken at Manchester State Beach in Mendocino, County, California where it has naturalized near an abandoned house. The third photo is taken in naturalized habitat by Nhu Nguyen. Gardeners should beware of this invasive species. It is not recommended for anyone to grow this in a mediterranean climate away from it's native home in Europe.
Allium ursinum is found in damp woods in Europe where it blooms in spring and when it is grows in large numbers, which it often does, there is a powerful onion smell when you pass it. It has dark green large leaves and white star shaped glistening flowers. This picture was taken by Bob Rutemoeller in May 2004 in Cornwall. It was growing in front of a wall all along the road. The second picture taken in Aberfeldy, Scotland in May 2004 by Bob Rutemoeller shows it growing along a trail we were hiking on. There was a definite odor of onions in the air.
Allium victorialis - a species that fools a lot of people, with the broad lily-of-the-valley-like (Convallaria) foliage. This is a species found throughout much of the northern hemisphere, from Alaska through Asia, China, and Europe. It can be very variable as one might expect from its distribution. A great onion for moist soils in shade, including deep shade. It is well behaved and doesn't seed around much (or at all in my garden). In June, heads of creamy white flowers appear, followed in July by open seed capsules holding round, shiny black seeds. Photos by Mark McDonough.
Allium wallichii is a widespread species from Pakistan to S. China.
Allium zebdanense - a great species that is unparalleled for the dry shady garden, although it will grow in sun too. From the Middle Eastern region, in Lebanon and Syria, it is perfectly hardy and grows slowly into dense grassy carex-like clumps that are attractive in their own right. Here are 5 different views of the species at various sequenced stages of growth. Flowers in May. Photos by Mark McDonough. 1 - 3 are in Marsha Russell's rock garden and 4 - 5 in the woodland area of his yard.
Allium index – American alliums A-C – American alliums D-H – American alliums I-M – American alliums N-R – American alliums S-Z – Allium flavum Relatives – Allium hybrids – Big Ball alliums – Blue alliums – chives – Domed alliums – Drumstick alliums – Miscellaneous alliums A-E – Miscellaneous alliums F-M – Miscellaneous alliums N-R – Miscellaneous alliums S-Z – Rhizomatous alliums