ALLIUM MILLENIUM

Description

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Allium ‘Millenium’
Allium ‘Millenium’ Ornamental Onion

Common Name: Ornamental Onion

This hybrid from Allium guru Mark McDonough was picture perfect in our trials. ‘Millenium’ forms a compact, upright clump of glossy green, thick and strappy leaves which emit a slight smell of onion when crushed. In late July and August here in Michigan, a profusion of large 2”, bright rosy purple, tightly rounded clusters of flowers appear on strong stems just above the attractive foliage.

Alliums are charming plants for the rock or herb garden. When the foliage is bruised, it smells like onions since they are in the onion family. Butterflies and honeybees adore the flowers’ sweet nectar but deer and rabbits steer clear of this perennial beauty.

Height:
15.0-20.0 Inches

Spread:
10.0-15.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:
Purple shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs
Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality
Average Soil Quality
Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Bloomtime: Midsummer Late Summer Attracts Wings: Attracts Butterflies Bee Friendly Critter Resistant: Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Seasonal Interest: Dried Seed Heads Growth Rate: Medium Garden Style: Patio Container Eclectic Modern Rock Garden Other Features: Border Plant Container Cut Flower Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting