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Allium, Ornamental Allium, Ornamental Onion 'Forelock'

Allium

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Genus

Allium (AL-ee-um)

Info

Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Textured

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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ge1836

Pittsford, NY (Zone 6a) | January 2013 | neutral

After one season in my garden I am tossing this allium.It is floppy and needs staking here.
Others might find it different behavio...Read More

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