Nectaroscordum siculum

Tall heads of hanging, purplish green flowers in late spring. Very attractive to bees. A bulb which slowly clumps up over the years. To 1.2m. Hardy.

At a glance

Common Name

Sicilian honey garlic

Type

Hardy perennial

Height

90cm to 1.2m

Colour

Pink

Spread Rate

Moderate

Flowering

Spring

Soil Type

Normal, Drained

Aspect

Part-shade, Sun

Pollination

Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes about Nectaroscordum siculum (Sicilian honey garlic)

This plant's leaves and roots have the weirdest smell - not honey-like, or garlicky. A bit oniony, but to me more like paint. Fortunately it is only apparent if you scratch and sniff.

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