Allium victorialis

Allium victorialis L. is a species that fools a lot of people as it has the broad lily-of-the-valley-like (Convallaria) foliage. This is a species found throughout much of the northern hemisphere, from Alaska through Asia, China, and Europe. It can be very variable as one might expect from its distribution and is a great onion for moist soils in shade, including deep shade. It is well-behaved and doesn't seed around much (or at all in my garden). In June, heads of creamy-white flowers appear, followed in July by open seed capsules holding round, shiny black seeds. Height range: 30-60 cm. Photos by Mark McDonough.