Allium flavum

Allium flavum L.

Small Yellow Onion

Allium flavum is a bulbous herbaceous perennial known for its bright yellow, bell-shaped flowers that have a pleasant scent. It is native to the lands surrounding the Mediterranean, Black, and Caspian Seas, including areas like France and Morocco to Iran and Kazakhstan. The plant produces one bulb and a scape up to 40 cm tall. It is hardy to USDA zones 4 to 8 and has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Details

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Allium

Chemistry:

Allium flavum contains various sulfur compounds, including allyl sulfide and alliin, which are typical of plants in the Allium genus. These compounds contribute to the plant's characteristic scent and potential medicinal properties.

Uses:

Allium flavum is used in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers.

Flowering time:

June to July

Sowing time:

Plant height:

40 cm

Flower color:

Yellow

Suitable habitat:

Meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes in Mediterranean, Black Sea, and Caspian regions

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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