Allium vineale Hair

Allium vineale 'Hair' is a beautiful perennial ornamental garlic with a unique flowering. It bears hairy, tousled, apple green flowers with a purple heart that brings movement to gardens. It has a stunning effect in floral arrangements.

Also known as Hairy Vine Garlic, it is a melliferous bulbous plant, 80cm (32in) tall, with a smooth, slender stem. It has medium green deciduous, ribbon-like leaves, which are cylindrical like chives. In May, globular inflorescences 5cm (2in) in diameter grow at the ends of the stems, with tiny, rose-coloured flower buds supported by fine, apple green, cylindrical hairs with a purple heart. When cut, it emits a strong garlic smell.

Originally from temperate regions, Allium 'Hair' appreciates all moist but well-drained, gravelly, poor soils. It will be content with soil that is dry in summer. It prefers a sunny location. Once established, it naturalises well. It has a fast growth rate. 

Allium 'Hair' is used in rock gardens, grouped in mass plantings, or in pots. Combine it with graceful perennials like perennial geraniums, heuchera, or ornamental grasses for a unique display.