An extremely rare variety of Allium and close to extinction in Central Europe. In Germany it grows only in a few isolated locations along the rivers of the foothills of the Alps. In the home garden you can grow it without problems on a moist spot, preferably at the margin of a pond. It will also grow well in an ordinary border, provided it is frequently watered. In the garden it will grow 20 to 50 cm and flower in mid summer in white to pale pink. The epithet `suaveolens`(= fragrant) is a little bit misleading - it still smells like onion. You won`t challenge Chanel if you bottle its fragrance ...