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Allium giganteum 'Globemaster'

Flowering onion


Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms

  • Dense purple balls on strong stems in spring.
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Fragrant
Garden
Garden
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Alliums grow best in full sun and require well-drained soil.  Prefers locations where the soil is on the dry side during summer dormancy.


Height: 3-4 ft
Spacing: 2-3 ft
Price Level 1: $29.99 ea.~#2
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 5
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Container
  • Low Maintenance
  • Mass Planting
  • Garden
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Fragrant
  • Border or Bed
  • Drought Tolerant

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant
  • Groundhog Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Shade

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Dry Soil