Allium wallichii Jimbur (Alliaceae)

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Allium wallichii
Jimbur
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The Allium wallichii plant species is found in E. Asia - W. China to the Himalayas. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Jimbur.

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Latin Name:  Allium wallichii
Common Name:  Jimbur
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  Kunth.

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

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Forest clearings and shrubberies, fully open to the monsoon rains, 2800 - 4300 metres from Pakistan to S.W. China[51].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant[203], it prefers a sunny position in a light well-drained soil[1]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of Britain, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. It succeeds outdoors in N.W. England where it sets seed[203]. The bulbs should be planted fairly deeply[1]. Most members of this genus are intolerant of competition from other growing plants[203]. Grows well with most plants, especially roses, carrots, beet and chamomile, but it inhibits the growth of legumes[18, 20, 54]. This plant is a bad companion for alfalfa, each species negatively affecting the other[201]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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