Allium atropurpureum
Allium atropurpureum has many star shaped, warm purple florets held in upward facing half domes about the size of a tennis ball.
Ornamental onions offer intriguing spherical or egg-shaped inflorescences comprised of hundreds of tiny flowers. Allium atropurpureum is an eastern European species with many star shaped, warm purple florets held in upward facing half domes that are about the size of a tennis ball on 2-3 foot stems. It is easy to grow.
Common Name: Tumbleweed Onion - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 4-8"
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour: Pink
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
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