Replanting the same beds season after season adds up in time and money, and it’s the part of gardening few people look forward to. These alliums are the remedy: compact, easy-to-grow bulbs that return each spring with minimal upkeep.
Each bloom pairs snow-white petals with a delicate lavender center, and the flowers gather in clusters from late spring into early summer. Their compact habit fits pots, borders and containers, and they’re native to North America, a nice touch for gardeners who favor native plantings.
They look their finest planted by the dozen, so the clusters run together into one white drift. Thirty bulbs is a good start for a border or a few large pots, and they’re easy enough for a first garden. The work happens once; the show keeps coming back.
