Allium senescens 'Glaucum' |
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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| | Common Name: Onion-Ornamental |
A charming plant for the rock or herb garden. The narrow, blue-green leaves are twisted, emerging from the base in a spiral pattern. They smell like onions when they are bruised. The compactness of the clumps makes this species ideal for edging. They are great in containers and troughs too.
From mid to late summer, a plethora of round, lilac-pink flower clusters stand atop leafless stems like lollipops. Be sure to plant them where they won't be hidden under larger plants.
Characteristics:
Height:
6-8 Inches
Spread:
4-6 Inches
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Blue shades
Sun or Shade?:
Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Part shade (4-6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
Low water needs
Average water needs
Want to see wings?:
Attracts butterflies
Need critter resistant plants?:
Deer resistant
How fast should it grow?:
Medium
When should it bloom?:
Midsummer
Late summer
How's your soil?:
Average Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
Rock Garden
Eclectic
Allium is easy to grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It will tolerate periods of drought relatively well. A. 'Glaucum' is a bulb which multiplies by producing bulblets. These can be lifted, seperated, and used to start new plants. Division can be performed in either spring or fall.