[pbs] Allium akaka et al
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Antennaria at aol.com
Sun Mar 9 23:06:02 EST 2003
I have not been successful in growing this species. As Jerry Flintoff
suggests, there's something in the name itself that's intriguing. The photo
in Phillips and Rix book on Bulbs doesn't do it much justice. I just did a
google search for photos and came up with the following two. The first link
is very long and wraps... be sure to copy and paste the whole thing. The
second link shows a most desirable plant.
http://www.bulbsociety.com/GALLERY_OF_THE_WORLDS_BULBS/GRAPHICS/Allium/Allium_
akaka/Alliumakaka.html
http://www.franz-alpines.org/g_allium_akaka.html
By the way, there's a whole range of species closely allied to A. akaka and
karataviense, such as the most desirable A. mirum (I've yet to get this one)
and A. cucullatum (with yellow, bronze-shaded flowers).
Fortunately a few extra special species have become available in recent
years, such as A. karataviense 'Red Globe' (immense red balls; pictures have
been posted to the "Big Ball Onions" page on the PBS wiki Allium page), and
the glorious A. nevskianum. For 4 excellent photos of the latter, check out
John Lonsdale's photos at:
http://www.edgewoodgardens.net/Gallery/gallery.asp?catview=Alliaceae\Allium&
start=45
(watch for URL wrapping, be sure to copy and paste the whole url).
Mark McDonough Pepperell, Massachusetts, United States
antennaria at aol.com "New England" USDA Zone 5
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