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Allium giganteum/Flowering Onion
Floral spikes
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Scientific Name:
Allium giganteum
Common Name:
Flowering Onion
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Spring, Summer
Flower color:
Purple
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
Large spheres of purple flowers in spring and summer make good dried material. Provide full sunlight and a well drained soil for the onions. Well suited for plantings in raised beds like planters.