HARDY PERENNIAL. Ht 60cm.
Also known as lady's leek.
This clump-forming perennial produces purplish-pink flowers on a long stem that have a downward nodding habit.
It makes an attractive border plant and can be used for edging in a flower bed.
It produces edible bulbs, which have a strong onion flavour that is great in salads.
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.