Allium aflatunense 'Purple Sensation'
Ornamental Onion
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
Stunning spring bloomer with a large, round, purple globe above strong stem. Naturalizes well. Great source of nectar for beneficial insects. Dramatic in a mass. Long vase time.
Height
26-32 Inches
Spread
6-8 Inches
Color
Blue/Purple
Bloom Time
May-June
When to Divide
spring
Good Companions
Bluestar Milkweed (Amsonia ), Cheddar Pinks (Dianthus gratianapolitanus), Tickseed (Coreopsis Big Bang), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Spurge (Euphorbia ), Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris ), Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Containers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
| • | Partial Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
| • | Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
