A bee magnet.

 

Allium sphaerocephalum (Drumsticks) caught my eye recently - the flower heads were covered with bees!  It's a late flowering allium, about 60cm tall with egg shaped flower heads which start green and gradually turn purple.  They are ideal for planting amongst low-growing hardy perennials.  They can be ordered now from bulb suppliers to plant them in autumn and winter.


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