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Flowering Onion

Botanical Name

Allium aflatunense

Min Zone

4

Max Zone

7

Height

3 feet

Flowers

Late spring: 4 inch spherical umbel, star-shaped lilac flowers

Light

Full sun

Soil

Well-drained (key)

Planting & Care

• Plant 5 inches deep
• Space 3 inches apart

Problems

None serious, root rot in heavy clay and poorly drained soil

Varieties

• Purple Sensation - deep purple flowers