Allium schubertii

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Allium schubertii

Ornamental onion (Allium schubertii) AL-ee-um shoo-BERT-ee-eye Genus: Allium This plant bears 12- to 18-inch blooms with nearly 100 pink-rose flowers. When the flowers are spent, they are replaced by airy, fluffy seedpods. Care: Needs winter protection in Zones 5 and 6. Best planted en masse, at least 3 plants. Needs good drainage. Foliage dies back before flowering. Propagation: Sow seed in spring in containers or in situ. Divide clump-forming plants in spring. Problems: Bulb rot in damp conditions. Onion fly and thrips.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Butterflies, Showy Flowers, Showy Seed Heads Bloom Time Early Summer, Summer Flower Color Pink, Purple Uses Beds and Borders Style Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Fall Interest Tolerance Drought Tolerant Type Bulbs

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