allium
Ornamental Onion
Unmistakable spherical flowers on long stems – Allium is a close relative of vegetable onions but do not eat them. Their bulbs are planted in fall.
They typically bloom in spring though fall blooming varieties are available. They look spectacular planted en masse.
Height: 12″ – 18″
Width: 18″ – 24″
Watering and soil: Well drained dry soil tolerant.
Exposure: Full sun.
Varieties: Cottonball, Globemaster, Summer Beauty.
Image: Allium ‘Summer Beauty’
See: Perennials
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