Growing to 60 cm tall by 25 cm wide, it is a clump-forming perennial with narrow leaves and large clusters of fragrant, lilac flowers from midsummer to autumn. When grown as an ornamental, this plant requires some protection from winter frosts. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
This post is part of the Floral Friday Fotos meme.
Montana has a flower called the nodding onion with a similar appearance, yet in white. So interesting that the simple 'onion' would have such dandy flowers.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little plant
ReplyDelete