Growing Alliums: The Allium family includes onions, leeks, and chives, but the ornamental varieties have become increasingly popular with gardeners thanks to their unique beauty. Globe-shaped flower clusters float above thin, elegant flower stalks. Allium bulbs are planted in fall, and bloom in late spring, bridging the gap nicely between spring-blooming flower bulbs and early summer perennials, such as Peonies, Poppies, and Salvia. For a pop of color and texture, plant Alliums in groups, or plant among perennials. Within their hardiness zones, they will return year after year and may naturalize and spread over time. Leave spent flowers standing to add interesting texture to your garden through the fall and winter.
More InformationSKU | AM019204 |
Common Name | Flowering Onion |
Botanical Name | Allium atropurpureum |
Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Size | 2" Flower heads |
Foliage | Green strap-shaped foliage. |
Mature Height | 20-36" tall |
Bulb Spacing | 9 bulbs per sq. ft. |
Bulb Size | 8-10 cm |
Planting Depth | Plant 6" deep |
Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Easy To Grow, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Dried Flowers, Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes |
Additional Information | Heirloom. Flower shape is a half-globe of florets. Perennial in zones 4-9. Annual in zones 2, 3, 10. |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Well Draining |
Item Package Size | Bag of 15 |
Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
Planting Time | Fall |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Prohibited In | Idaho |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Toxic to dogs and cats. |
Item Unit | Bulb |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |