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Alliumsikkimense

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Genus

Allium (AL-ee-um)

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Species

sikkimense (sik-im-EN-see)

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Synonym

Allium kansuense

Allium tibeticum

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Provides Winter Interest

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Blue-Violet

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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jackidee

Sherwood, OR | July 2010 | positive

A favorite in my garden, this is tiny, (6") and easy. Makes a tight clump that casts lovely shadows. Has not set seed, but easy enough to...Read More divide most anytime of the year.

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