Allium, Ornamental Allium, Ornamental Onion 'Fireworks Mix'

Allium

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Allium (AL-ee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
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
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Jamesburg, New Jersey

Wadsworth, Ohio

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Kalama, Washington

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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O
Pittsburgh, PA | March 2017 | positive

This plant grows well in a "sunny" dry location in my garden. The seeds germinate readily in this area. Unusual bloom for the June-July...Read More

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Seattle, WA | June 2009 | neutral

I planted these bulbs in a pot, and brought inside in March trying to force. That didnt work. Finally put back outside and just now, in J...Read More

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