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Allium senescens

Ornamental Onion

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Description

This perennial will grow 4-24" and produces red or pink flowers that bloom in spring or summer. It is a native to Europe and Siberia and prefers well-drained, ordinary garden soil.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.