Allium 'Millenium'
Millenium Ornamental Onion
Millenium Ornamental Onion is a clumping herbaceous perennial with spreading glossy dark grass-like foliage. Sturdy upright stems sport fragrant global clusters of rich purple flowers at the ends that bloom in mid summer. Grows best with light afternoon shade in the South and dry to medium well-drained soils. When crushed the foliage smells like onion.
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
Spread: |
1' - 1.5' |
Spacing: |
1' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Bulb rot will occur in overly moist or poorly drained soils. Watch for mildew, rust, and leaf spot. Thrips are occasional problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Switchgrass, Russian Sage, Stonecrop
IMAGES: Photos by Proven Winners, Millenium Allium
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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