Height:

10.0-12.0 Inches

Spread:

10.0-12.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Pink 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:

Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Spring Early Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Allium is easy to grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It will tolerate periods of drought relatively well.  This plant does set viable seed, so you can remove the spent flowers if you do not want it to reseed.

Fun Facts

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.