These lovely ornamental plants are related to the edible onion and are highly scented. They have small flowers packed together in dense sphericalumbels of white to lavender pink. This allium likes an open, sunny situation with well drained soil. Attractive to bees and butterflies. This Perennial plant is also in our award-winning Kind to Nature collection. It is now widely accepted that gardens are vital for the survival of the UK’s wildlife. Gardens make up the majority of the green space in Britain and make significant contribution to the conservation of wildlife. Pollen and nectar rich plants are attractive to many species of insect. Pollen provides a source of protein needed for insect egg production and nectar is a valuable source of carbohydrates needed for energy. Plant your flowers in groups because en masse colour and scent is easier for insects to detect.