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Allium senescens (Ornamental onion)

Allium senescens Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of Devroomen



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Allium senescens AL-ee-um sen-ESS-senz Common Name: Ornamental onion Genus: Allium
This plant has thin, strap-like foliage that tends to twist. It produces up to 30 long-lasting, 12- to 40-inch-tall pink or lilac flowers in mid- to late summer.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Attractive to hummingbirds.
 Care: Provide full sun to part shade and most any well-drained soil.
 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.
Height 6 in. to 12 in.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Adaptable
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Fragrant Flowers
Bloom Time Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Pink Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses Beds and Borders
Style Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest
Type Bulbs

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