Allium x Millenium DP50

(Ornamental Onion)

Outstanding ornamental onion forming neat clumps of glossy green leaves topped in midsummer by numerous round, rosy-purple flower heads. Widely praised for its long bloom period, strong color, and clean foliage. Flowers are extremely attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators and hold well in the garden and as cut stems. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil and is tolerant of heat, moderate drought, and a range of soil types, provided drainage is adequate.

• Plant Patent: n/a
• Container Size: DP50 plug tray
• USDA Zone: 5-8
• Height: 12-18″
• Spread: 12-18″
• Sun Exposure: full sun to part shade
• Soil Moisture: dry to average
• Bloom Time: summer
• Bloom Color: rose-purple
• Foliage Color: green
• US Native:no
• Wildlife Benefit: pollinators
• Notes: rabbit tolerant, deer tolerant, drought tolerant