This ornamental onion has snaky, twisty leaves that will remind you of the snake hair from the Medusa legend. ‘Medusa’ forms a low mound of grey-green, narrow foliage with leaves the twist slightly at the end. The nodding buds look like snakes at the tips of the stems, before they straighten to form 1¾-2” rounded clusters of light amethyst purple flowers. Similar in flower color and flower foliage to ‘Blue Eddy’, but in a much larger form.
Alliums are charming plants for the rock or herb garden. When the foliage is bruised, it smells like onions since they are in the onion family. Butterflies and honeybees adore the flowers' sweet nectar but deer and rabbits steer clear of this perennial beauty.
Height:
20.0-24.0 Inches
Spread:
24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Purple shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Summer Early Fall
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Modern Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting Small
Origin:
Not Native to North America
The blossoms and foliage of all kinds of Alliums are edible since they members of the leek-chive-garlic family. Some taste quite strong but others offer a more delicate flavor. Try adding them to salads, soups, stir frys, and Mexican dishes.
Height:
20.0-24.0 Inches
Spread:
24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Purple shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Summer Early Fall
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Modern Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting Small
Origin:
Not Native to North America
The blossoms and foliage of all kinds of Alliums are edible since they members of the leek-chive-garlic family. Some taste quite strong but others offer a more delicate flavor. Try adding them to salads, soups, stir frys, and Mexican dishes.
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