| Shape | Columnar or Upright. 2 - 5 years to reach full growth size. |
| Landscape | Container planting, massing, rock gardens and borders. |
| Propagation | Seed and division. |
| Cultivation | Full sun to partial-shade. Grows well in loam, chalk, sand and clay soils. Moist but well-drained with acidic, alkaline and neutral pH levels. |
| Pests | Mostly disease resistant but onion white rot and downy mildews may occur.. Susceptible to slugs and snails. |
| Notable Specimens | The University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada. |
| Habitat | Costal areas to drought-prone areas. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are linear, flat, strap-shaped or cylindrical and tapering at both ends. 30 cm tall. |
| Flower Description | Bulbous, pom-pom-like, star-shaped or bell-shaped in an umbel. Have a strong onion or garlic scent. |
| Colour Description | The flowers are a pinkish-purle but can sometimes appear almost white. The leaves are a greyish-green colour. |
