Allium oreophilum ‘Ostrowskianum’

 

Ornamental onions offer intriguing spherical or egg-shaped inflorescences comprised of hundreds of tiny flowers. Widespread across the Caucasus, Turkey, Afghanistan and Pakistan the species name means “mountain loving.” Available in spring as potted plants and in fall as dry bulbs.

Common Name:  Alpine Rosy Bells

Family:  Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)

Zone Hardiness:  3-8

Light:  Full Sun, Part Sun

Height:  8-12"

Width:  4-8"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Pink

Secondary Bloom Colour:  

Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

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Soil Moisture:  Average, Dry

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Fragrance:  No

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Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Mountainous regions.

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