Ornamental Onion

Allium Cv.

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Overview

Allium cv., or Ornamental Onion, is a striking perennial known for its spherical blooms composed of clustered star-shaped flowers in vibrant shades of purple, pink, or white. These globes can reach up to 4 inches in diameter atop sturdy stems that stand 1-4 feet tall. Alliums thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, and bloom in late spring to early summer, offering a unique texture and a bold pop of color to garden designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–11Climate Temperate

Ornamental Onion (Allium Cv.) — These globes can reach up to 4 inches in diameter atop sturdy stems that stand 1-4 feet tall

Ornamental Onion (Allium Cv.) — Alliums thrive in full sun and well-drained soil

Ornamental Onion (Allium Cv.) — and bloom in late spring to early summer

Ornamental Onion (Allium Cv.) — offering a unique texture and a bold pop of color to garden designs

Ornamental Onion (Allium Cv.) — is an alluring bulbous perennial that adds visual interest and a burst of color to any garden

Ornamental Onion (Allium Cv.) — It is renowned for its striking spherical flower clusters perched atop slender

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Liliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Ornamental Onion (Allium Cv.) — These globes can reach up to 4 inches in diameter atop sturdy stems that stand 1-4 feet tall

Ornamental Onion (Allium Cv.) — Alliums thrive in full sun and well-drained soil

Ornamental Onion (Allium Cv.) — and bloom in late spring to early summer

Ornamental Onion (Allium Cv.) — offering a unique texture and a bold pop of color to garden designs

Ornamental Onion (Allium Cv.) — is an alluring bulbous perennial that adds visual interest and a burst of color to any garden

Ornamental Onion (Allium Cv.) — It is renowned for its striking spherical flower clusters perched atop slender

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