All about Allium

Allium, the generic word for allium in latin means garlic, but these fantastic fillers are anything but garlic-y.  About 400 species of alliums exist. The best-known are edible varieties, which include onions, shallots, leeks, chives, and garlic.
While their savory cousins excel in the kitchen , ornamental alliums, like the Allium gigantium, shine in the flower world. Their bold and unusual blooms accent any and all arrangements with personality and depth! 

Although most alliums bloom in shades of purple, some varieties bear flowers of blue, pink, yellow, or white. The flower heads generally are globe-shaped and range in diameter from 3 to 12 inches. Alliums come in all heights, from 4 inches to 4 feet.