BOTANICAL: Allium moly (syn: A. luteum)

PRONOUNCED: AL-ee-um MOW-lee

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COMMON: Golden garlic, Lily leek. BLOOM HEIGHT LIGHT ZONE Late April to mid-May 6" - 18" Sun 3 - 9 April - Bright yellow COMMENTS: A native to the Iberian peninsula and extremely hardy and very showy when in full bloom. The flowerheads, 2- to 3-inches across, stand out erect from 1-inch wide, light green, fleshy leaves. Will succeed in average soil providing it is well-draining. Plant the bulbs 3-inches part and 4-inches deep. The leaves tend to flop untidily after blooming but I cut mine off as soon as they begin to yellow without causing harm, evidenced by an increasing patch size. A. Moly is inexpensive and multiplies well. A. moly 'Jeannine' produces two flower stalks instead of one.