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Allium Egyptian Walking Onions

On October 30, 2016

This plant goes by many names the most common being Egyptian Walking onions. They are fully hardy and perennial at least to zone 3. The scientific name allium cepa var. proliferum leads one to believe that they are prolific…and they are. You will have plenty to share by next year, however I would not call them invasive since they are extremely easy to remove if you have too many and should then be eaten. These onions can reach 3 feet in height. The curly and unusual shaped onions on the top are downright weird. They are sure to be a conversation piece in your vege or herb garden. Both the top sets and the offsets at the bottom of the plant are edible.

: Allium Egyptian Walking Onion

$6.00

Allium Caeruleum – Blue Onion

By Cathy

On October 30, 2016

In Perennials, Products

Alliums are bulbs that can naturalize, but in most cases are not considered invasive. This one is from Siberia so it will do well here in Wisconsin. They are about 18” tall sporting 1 1/2” globes, and will bloom in late May/early June. The sky blue flowers are a magnet for bees and butterflies, and are not loved by deer. They like full sun and will tolerate drought. They will self-sow so remove the flower heads to keep numbers down. The onion-like leaves show up first, and then die back when they flower. Yes, you can eat them like a chive.

This is for 6 bulbs.

$7.00

Acorus Calamus – Sweet Flag

By Cathy

On October 30, 2016

In Perennials, Products

This native perennial is 2-3 feet tall with iris or cattail like leaves rising up directly from a rhizome. You can tell them apart as these will have a mid-rib. Some leaves will have a spadix grow from them. These are 2-4” long, semi-circular and covered with green/yellow flowers in a diamond pattern. The crushed leaves or root stock has an unforgettable scent. These plants like to grow with wet feet but will do fine in a garden situation. They even live over the winter in pots. They creep by the roots stock but are not difficult to remove if you get too many. They will creep slower in drier soils. Acorus has been used medicinally in the past but please enjoy it only in your garden for its gorgeous upright form as recent studies have found that some varieties are carcinogenic.

: Acorus Calamus, Bunny Tails grass and Pepper Fish

$5.00

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Category: Perennials

Allium Egyptian Walking Onions

Allium Caeruleum – Blue Onion

Acorus Calamus – Sweet Flag