Small bulbous plant with delicate, highly aromatic blue, violet to white flowers. The leaves when crushed give off an oniony smell. The plant grows to a height of about 15 cm.
Edging, flowerbeds, rockeries, paths or walks.
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| Flowering |
| Climate Zone | Temperate areas, Temperate continental |
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| Flower colour | Blue, Purple, White |
| Foliage color | Green |
| Fragrant | Flower, Foliage |
| Hardiness | Half-hardy (0ºC) |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Coastal garden, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Edges, Flowerbeds, Gravel Garden, Urban garden, Wild garden |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Watering | Moderate |