The timpani leek (also Allium schubertii) is an ornamental plant from the amaryllis family. It belongs to the leek genus (Allium) and is known for its spectacular, spherical inflorescence: the flowers sit on stems of varying lengths and look like an exploding firework ball or a kettledrum - hence the name. The plant grows to a height of around 30-60 cm, flowers in late spring and is popular in ornamental gardens and as a dried flower. It is perennial and hardy.
The timpani leek (also Allium schubertii) is an ornamental plant from the amaryllis family. It belongs to the leek genus (Allium) and is known for its spectacular, spherical inflorescence: the flowers sit on stems of varying lengths and look like an exploding firework ball or a kettledrum - hence the name. The plant grows to a height of around 30-60 cm, flowers in late spring and is popular in ornamental gardens and as a dried flower. It is perennial and hardy.