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Allium cv.

Ornamental Onion

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Information by: W-E Plants for the Willamette Valle        Photographer:

 

Description

Large clusters (6"-12" in diameter) of lavender, white, pink or purple pom-poms appear in spring and summer. These unusual flowers are on top of stems which are 6"-24" tall and 12' wide. These flowers are great for dried flower or fresh flower arrangements. Plant the bulbs in fall to enhance rock gardens, containers or with other leafy foliaged perennials. Allium has a slight garlic scent. Remove spent foliage in late fall. This plant does well in full sun. Bees love this plant.

 

Plant Type

Bulb

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Width Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Lavender, Pink, Purple, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.