General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 15 - 20 inches
Plant Spread: 10 - 15 inches
Leaves: Fragrant
Other: Blue-green
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Purple
Other: Rosy-purple
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Underground structures: Bulb
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Drought tolerant
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil
Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF; CPBRAF
Parentage: Sport of: Millenium

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Common names
  • Ornamental Onion

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Location: St Louis - Missouri Botanical Garden
Date: 2023-08-05

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
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Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Fairfax, VA | July, 2022
Date: 2022-07-22

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