Alliums burst into bloom just as the last tulips fade, sending up globes of dozens of tiny, star-shaped florets that look like fireworks frozen mid-sparkle. Some are tall, silvery-lilac spheres on three-foot stems, while others are dark purple domes, wine-red drumsticks, or nodding bells in green, cream, and maroon. Scroll through the photos below to see the range, from pink and white to blue and yellow, and from 10-inch dwarfs to four-foot giants. Bees and butterflies love them too. #yearoftheallium
When you’re ready to plant, our Year of the Allium fact sheet covers varieties, planting depth, and care.
Photos are free to use with credit: include the variety name and “Photo courtesy: National Garden Bureau and [member],” and link to ngb.org. Right-click to save for the web, or click a photo for the print-quality version. Full usage details below.
How to Use These Allium Photos
National Garden Bureau would like to thank our members for providing the licensed Allium pictures for the Year of the Allium.
Can I use these Allium photos?
Yes. Media, retailers, garden communicators, and educators may use these photos for free. Please include the variety name and credit, and link to National Garden Bureau.
How should I credit the photos?
Use the variety name and photo credit, and link to ngb.org. For example: Gladiator Allium. Photo courtesy: National Garden Bureau and Colorblends.
How do I download the photos?
- For web and social media: Right-click a photo and choose “Save link as.”
- For print: Left-click a photo to open the high-resolution version in a new tab, then save it.