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Genus: Allium Species: karataviense Common Name: Turkestan Onion Family: Alliaceae Order: Asparagales Native: Turkestan Habit: Herbaceous Perennial-Bulbous Height: 0.5 to 1 foot Width: 1 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: Purple pink, or white Propagation: Seed or bulb Zone: 5-10 Note: This plant is suitable for mass planting or borders. Contact with it may cause skin irritation or an allergic response. Monitor plant for onion fly and fungal diseases. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.