Allium hybrid 'Windy City'
Ornamental Onion
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- 2" round, violet-purple flowers bloom in mid summer
- Dwarf, clumping habit
- Dark purple stems add color when not in flower, Seed heads persist for winter interest
- Great for beds, borders and small spaces
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Garden
Long Blooming
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Easy to grow in full sun to part shade. It will tolerate soil of any fertility and will grow in clay soil. It may be propagated in fall by digging it up and dividing the bulbs. Allium is typically pest and disease free.
Height: 15-18 in
Spread: 15-18 in
Spacing: 15-18 in
Bloom Color: Purple, Violet
Zone: 4-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Mass Planting
- Drought Tolerant
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Dry Soil
Genus Overview: Allium
Common Name: Flowering onion
Flowering onions are typically, white, pink or purple flowered. Some flowers are tiny clusters and others large globes. Blooms late spring-early summer Popular for there ease of care. Its aromatic foliage also makes it deer and rabbit resistant.