Allium geyeri Geyer's onion (Alliaceae)

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Allium geyeri
Geyer's onion
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The Allium geyeri plant species is found in Western N. America - Washington, Texas, Oregon, New Mexico, Nevada. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Geyer's onion.

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Latin Name:  Allium geyeri
Common Name:  Geyer's onion
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  Wats.

Known Hazards:  Although no individual reports regarding this species have been seen, there have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in large quantities and by some mammals, of certain members of this genus. Dogs seem to be particularly susceptible[76].

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Low meadows and by streams in the Rocky Mountains[85].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. The seed can also be sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle - if you want to produce clumps more quickly then put three plants in each pot. Grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter and plant them out into their permanent positions in spring once they are growing vigorously and are large enough. Division of the plants in summer as they die down. The divisions can be planted direct into their permanent positions if required.

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