Allium 'Millenium'
Ornamental Onion

Allium ′Millenium′ - Flower
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 Flower Notes:
Pink (Pale purple)
 Foliage Notes:
Green
 Ultimate Height:
1.5 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
1.5 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
dry to medium
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Alliums have oniony smelling flowers and foliage while some are grown for culinary purposes and others purely for ornamental reasons. Ornamental Alliums in general reach a height anywhere between 3" to 4-6' tall. Plants typically produce showy flowers which are pink/pale purple which rise above the grass like leaves.
  Special Characteristics:
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    • Additional Information

    Tolerates a wide range of soils but it performs well in sandy soils. It is wasily grown in average moisture, well drained soils in full sun or partial shade. The bulbs are best planted in the fall.

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