Allium 'Purple Sensation' 5/Pkg

Scientific Name: Allium 'Purple Sensation'

Common Name: Purple Sensation Ornamental Onion

Exposure: Full Sun

Blooming Time (Months): May to June

Bloom Duration (Months): 1 month

Fragrance: Mild; foliage has a light onion scent when crushed

Plant Habit: Upright, clump-forming

Characteristics: Produces large, dense, globe-shaped clusters of vibrant violet-purple star-shaped flowers atop strong, leafless stems. An award-winning variety that provides bold architectural interest in borders, cottage gardens, and perennial beds. Excellent for fresh and dried flower arrangements, highly attractive to bees and butterflies, and resistant to deer, rabbits, and rodents.

Spacing: 6 to 8 inches

Height: 24 to 36 inches

Width: 6 to 8 inches

Maintenance Requirements: Low; plant bulbs in fertile, well-drained soil during autumn in a sunny location. Water during establishment, avoid waterlogged soil, and allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering to replenish the bulb. Divide clumps only if they become overcrowded.