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Ornamental Allium

Allium spp.

Also known as: allium, flowering onion

Striking globe-shaped flower heads on tall stems. Purple, white, and pink varieties. Deer and rodent proof. Excellent dried flower.

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Growing Requirements

SunFull Sun
WaterLow
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing6–12″
Row Spacing8–12″
Planting Depth4–6″
Height12–48″
Spread6–12″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly

Planting Schedule

Fall Sow

6–8 weeks before first frost

Days to Harvest

180–270 days

Zone Suitability

USDA Hardiness Zones

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Zones 3–9

Can overwinter in appropriate zones

Perennial in zones 3–9

Plant bulbs in fall 3x bulb depth. Leave foliage to die naturally. Deer and rodent proof. Dried seed heads attractive in winter garden.

Companion Plants

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