Early spring brings me great joy as I anticipate the seasonal blooms that are on the horizon. As I clear debris from my garden I discover early delights emerging from their winter slumber in the form of perennial salvias, poppies and allium. Tulips and daffodils take center stage. Here in zone 4 we are still in danger of frost and snow. It should be safe to plant annuals after Mothers Day but until then, I will enjoy our feature flower of the month Allium. Allium is native to the Middle East. I planted allium bulbs last fall in rich well draining soil in a full sun location. Mature allium plants range from 1 – 4 feet tall and the “pom-poms” can be 3 – 10 inches wide. Colors include pink, purple, yellow and green. Add this frost proof gem to your list of fall bulbs. Cheers
