Miscellaneous Allium species from N to R 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 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
Allium neapolitanum A very common species in the south of Italy and a true weed in my yard. Photo in habitat by Angelo Porcelli
Allium nevskianum - from Afghanistan and Tadjikistan, growing in dry mountains at high elevation, this species has become available recently. It is a superb dwarf species but with immense balls of bloom, somewhat like an enlarged A. karataviense, but with deeper colored blooms.
Photo by John Lonsdale.
Allium obliquum is native to Central Asia where it grows in meadows, scrub and on cliffs. It has soft yellow flowers that appear in summer. Photo by John Lonsdale.
Allium oreophilum 'Torch' - This is a superior form of the commonly available A. oreophilum, an easy to grow species from Central Asia. The type form is commonly available where Holland-grown bulbs are sold, but this cultivar and one other named 'Agalik' are rather expensive and only available from specialty bulb nurseries. Two photos by Mark McDonough, one at early anthesis in June, and the latter one taken in early July. The flowers heads are full and the large florets are intense carmine in color, really showing up well in the garden.
Allium paradoxum ssp. normale - From Iran, this is the non-bulbiliferous form of a normally bulbiliferous and weedy species. Growers in England complain that even the subspecies is a weed and warn against growing it. Here in a colder climate (northern New England, USA) it is barely able to survive and frequently gets damaged by late hard freezes. Absolutely one of my favorites, and an interesting plant on all accounts. The shiny green leaves have a central raised vein on the upper surface, and give the distinct impression that the leaves are upside-down. The leaves recline and conceal the emerging buds initially. If the frost doesn't get them, the decorative pendant bells are large and pristine white, reminiscent of Leucojum. Flowers in early April. Photos by Mark McDonough.
Allium pskemense - From Central Asia where it grows in stony places, this white flowered Allium blooms in late summer. Photo by John Lonsdale. Named for the Pskem River.
Allium roseum is a rather uncommon Mediterranean species with pink flowers. It produces many bubils and bulblet in one season which makes it invasive in some places. Growers in mediterranean climates beware! This bulb is mass produced by the Dutch and can easily be obtained through regular bulb catalogs or the internet. The first photo is taken in habitat by Angelo Porcelli. The second photo is taken by Nhu Nguyen growing in a mediterranean bed in Berkeley, California. Notice the numerous bubils that makes up the inflorescence.
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