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 Bee Friendly

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

Growing Temperature:

60-65° F

Holding Temperature:

50-60° F

Soil PH:

5.5-6.2

EC (What is EC?):

2.0-3.0 pour through method

Fertility:

Once plants are established, provide constant liquid feed at 125-150 ppm.

For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.

Vernalization:

6-9 weeks of temperatures below 40° F are required.

Pests & Diseases:

Onion flies (Delia), stem nematode (Ditylenchus), onion thrips. Smut, rust, smudge (Colletotrichum), onion white rot (Sclerotium), bacterial soft rots (Erwinia).

Potting & Timing:

Plant in a well-drained soilless media.

Moisture:

Allow Allium to dry slightly between waterings.

Planting Level:

Place crown just at or slightly below soil level.

PGRs/Pinching:

No PGRs are necessary if grown under proper conditions.

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. 

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