Allium schubertii

Ornamental Onion

Deciduous, Herbaceous Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Perennial

Floral fireworks—plant these in your garden and have all the fun without the fire! This ornamental onion is especially entertaining to grow due to its unique flower that looks as good dried and tawny as it does when it's fresh. Plant with other drought tolerant bulbs and perennials—it's rather transparent, so situate it close to the front of the bed where you'll be able see it.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat

Water Needs: Drought-tolerant, Low, Occasional

Description

Size: 12 - 24 tall x 10 - 18 wide
Shape / Form: Irregular
Foliage Texture: Coarse, Fine
Foliage Quality: Coarse, Fine

Features: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Flowers, Low Maintenance

Foliage Color: Green

Flower Color: Lavender / Lilac, Pink
Bloom Season: Jul, Jun, May, Summer
Flower Shape: Sphere

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Cutting Garden, Hell Strip, Naturalize
Special Situations: Deer Resistant, Low Water / No Water, Rabbit Resistant, Reflected Heat
Wildlife: Bees, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Pollinators, Rabbit Resistant

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Summer, Late Spring / Early Summer, Late Summer / Early Fall
Position / Role: matrix / mingler
Plant Behavior: Re-seeds in some conditions
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low