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Mt. Everest Ornamental Onion

Allium Stipitatum 'Mt Everest'

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Overview

The Allium stipitatum 'Mt. Everest' is a striking ornamental onion boasting towering 3-4 feet stalks topped with large, 4-6 inch diameter, glistening white globes. These hardy perennials bloom in late spring to early summer, adding vertical interest and contrast to borders. They enjoy full sun and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established, they're resistant to deer and attract pollinators, enhancing biodiversity in any garden setting. Zones 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–8Type Bulb, PerennialClimate Temperate
Mt. Everest Ornamental Onion (Allium Stipitatum 'Mt Everest') — These hardy perennials bloom in late spring to early summer, adding vertical interest and
Mt. Everest Ornamental Onion (Allium Stipitatum 'Mt Everest') — The Allium stipitatum 'MtMt. Everest Ornamental Onion (Allium Stipitatum 'Mt Everest') — They enjoy full sun and well-drained soil

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Mature height
5–8 Ft.

Classification

Type
Bulb, Perennial
Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Mt. Everest Ornamental Onion (Allium Stipitatum 'Mt Everest') — These hardy perennials bloom in late spring to early summer, adding vertical interest and
Mt. Everest Ornamental Onion (Allium Stipitatum 'Mt Everest') — The Allium stipitatum 'Mt
Mt. Everest Ornamental Onion (Allium Stipitatum 'Mt Everest') — They enjoy full sun and well-drained soil

Photograph: KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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