Allium
Uses:
- Striking Vertical Blooms
- Container Gardens
- Cut Flowers
Features:
- Long Blooming
- Attracts Pollinators
- Deer/Rodent Resistant
Sunlight:
- Partial Sun to Full Sun
- At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight
Growing Zones:
- 4-8
- What is My Zone?
These hardy plants thrive in sunny locations with well-drained soil, making them ideal for borders, rock gardens, or as eye-catching accents in perennial beds. Allium enhances garden aesthetics by providing vertical interest, attracting pollinators, and offering a long-lasting display of unique, globe-shaped blooms.
About Allium
Genus
Species
Family
Allium
Varies (e.g., Allium giganteum, Allium schoenoprasum, Allium cepa, etc.)
Amaryllidaceae
Common Names:
Onion, Garlic, Fireworks Flower
Native To:
Northern Hemisphere, including parts of Europe, Asia, and North America
Plant Type:
Perennials
Foliage Type:
Deciduous
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
3–9
Flower Color:
Purple, pink, white, yellow, and blue
Flower Bloom Time:
Late spring to early summer
Growth Habit:
Upright, clumping, and dense
Attracts:
Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Tolerates:
Drought
Resists:
Pests like rodents and deer due to its onion-like scent