Herb with spherical to ovoid bulbs. Leaves 2-5, linear, channelled, shorter than inflorescence. Inflorescence to 45 cm, spathes 2. Flowers 6-9, 2.5-3 cm wide; spring. Tepals lilac-blue at the apices, white in the centre. Stamens and staminodes yellow.

Chile

Grown in gardens as a spring bulb.

Source: Conran, J. (2005). Alliaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 5. Flowering plants. Monocotyledons. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.