Allium jesdianum, commonly known as Persian shallot, is a perennial herb native to rocky slopes and steppe regions in Iran, with populations extending into Afghanistan, Iraq, and Uzbekistan. It reaches approximately 30 inches in height and features strap-like leaves. The plant produces a striking many-flowered globose umbel on an upright scape, with each flower showcasing rose-purple slender petals and prominent white stamens that extend beyond the petals. Flowering typically occurs in late spring to early summer, and the blooms are known for their ornamental value and attractiveness to pollinators.

Allium jesdianum is valued for its showy flowers and is often used in ornamental gardens for border planting or as a focal point in rock gardens. It is also suitable for urban planting due to its tolerance of pollution. This species prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and once established, it has low water requirements, making it relatively easy to maintain. The cultivars ’Akbulak’ and ’Early Emperor’ have been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit, indicating their exceptional performance in gardens. While generally disease-resistant, Allium jesdianum can be susceptible to onion white rot and downy mildew in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0