Allium carinatum ssp. pulchellum f. album
A fine, airy Allium with loose, nodding umbels of soft white flowers held above narrow, grass-like foliage. The light colouring gives this form a quieter presence than the pink type, bringing small, bright points through midsummer planting. It sits naturally among low grasses or in open gravel beds, where the stems sway easily and the flowers appear to float. Best in full sun and sandy, well drained soil, forming small clumps that widen slowly. It self-seeds in a restrained way, adding a gentle scatter without becoming insistent.
Growing Conditions
Light: full sun
Moisture: average to dry
Soil: well drained; prefers sandy or stony soils
Hardiness zone: 4
Maintenance: low; remove fading foliage; allow modest self-seeding where a natural scatter is desired
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 45
Spread (cm): 10
Habit: narrow, clump-forming perennial
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: July–Aug
Seasonal interest: midsummer bloom; airy seed heads into early autumn
Foliage: green
Flower: white
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: visited by small bees and other generalist pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: yes
Habitat: gravel gardens; sunny borders; rockeries; meadow-style plantings; among fine grasses
Features: airy white umbels; light movement; gentle self-seeding; suited to sandy soils
Notes: a lighter, cleaner counterpart to the pink form; works well where subtle, fine texture is needed