Allium Was Blooming But Suddenly Started Dying

Question From: B. Underhill - Sikeston, Missouri, United States
Q: My large allium was putting up a bloom for the first time and was about 8" tall but all of a sudden it started dying. I was so looking forward to having it bloom. Can you enlighten me as to what might of happened.

A: Excessive heat and drought. These plants are cool season lovers Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy