18/08/2026
With a lengthy Latin name, Allium carinatum subsp. pulchellum or keeled garlic, is a late summer bloomer with either dusty purple or white bells that dangle from the top of their stems.
They're doing well in our drought resistant planting scheme, making them our flower of the month for August.
An edible plant (not for pets!) offering sweet mild garlic and onion flavours, with the leaves complementing salads and the flowers making for a lovely garnish on and flavour in soups!
They are easy to grow but it’s best to keep them in contained spaces as they like to spread!