the allium is a herbaceous geophyte perennial with true bulbs that have an onion or garlic odor and flavor.

allium herbaceous geophyte perennials bulbs borne rhizomes onion garlic odor flavor perennial large round flowered purple head tall plant stem garden watering spade trowel fork pruners wheelbarrow plants flowers greenhouse annuals like roses hardy pot soil earth root seeds seedling weeds mulch gardening activities dig grow seed lawn water hoe green bloom showy blossom bud floret floweret nosegay flowerette bouquet boutonniere arrangement spray blooming flowering springtime florescence pinnacle blossoming noon summer efflorescence glory splendor flower cross-pollination flowery nectar potpourri pollinate