<i>Allium aflatunense</i> 'Purple Sensation' | Purple Sensation Ornamental Onion
DESCRIPTION
Allium aflatunense 'Purple Sensation' is a bulbous perennial from Central Asia, renowned for its globe-shaped, rich purple flower heads that bloom in late spring to early summer. The star-shaped flowers form dense, spherical clusters up to 5 inches across, atop sturdy stems, creating a dramatic display. Its gray-green, strap-shaped basal leaves emerge in spring and wither by bloom time, providing a tidy backdrop. Ideal for sunny borders, rock gardens, and naturalized areas, 'Purple Sensation' thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, requiring minimal maintenance and attracting bees and butterflies.
DESCRIPTION
Allium aflatunense 'Purple Sensation' is a bulbous perennial from Central Asia, renowned for its globe-shaped, rich purple flower heads that bloom in late spring to early summer. The star-shaped flowers form dense, spherical clusters up to 5 inches across, atop sturdy stems, creating a dramatic display. Its gray-green, strap-shaped basal leaves emerge in spring and wither by bloom time, providing a tidy backdrop. Ideal for sunny borders, rock gardens, and naturalized areas, 'Purple Sensation' thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, requiring minimal maintenance and attracting bees and butterflies.
DESCRIPTION
Allium aflatunense 'Purple Sensation' is a bulbous perennial from Central Asia, renowned for its globe-shaped, rich purple flower heads that bloom in late spring to early summer. The star-shaped flowers form dense, spherical clusters up to 5 inches across, atop sturdy stems, creating a dramatic display. Its gray-green, strap-shaped basal leaves emerge in spring and wither by bloom time, providing a tidy backdrop. Ideal for sunny borders, rock gardens, and naturalized areas, 'Purple Sensation' thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, requiring minimal maintenance and attracting bees and butterflies.
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Family: Amaryllidaceae
Height: 2 to 3 feet tall
Width: 1 to 1.5 feet wide
Foliage Color: Gray-green
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Low to moderate; prefers well-draining soil
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent flowers and allow foliage to die back naturally
Growing Zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife Attractors: Bees and butterflies are attracted to the flowers, while deer and rabbits tend to avoid themThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
