Height:

14.0-18.0 Inches

Spread:

16.0-20.0 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:

Late Summer Early Fall

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 Fire Resistant

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Easy to grow in any soil in full to part sun. Deer and rabbit resistant. If desired, trim stems after it has finished flowering.

Growing Temperature:

60-65° F

Holding Temperature:

50-60° F

Soil PH:

5.5-6.2

EC (What is EC?):

2.0-3.0 pour through method

Fertility:

Once plants are established, provide constant liquid feed at 125-150 ppm.

\r\n\r\nFor Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.

Vernalization:

6-9 weeks of temperatures below 40° F are required.

Pests & Diseases:

Onion flies (Delia), stem nematode (Ditylenchus), onion thrips. \r\nSmut, rust, smudge (Colletotrichum), onion white rot (Sclerotium), bacterial soft rots (Erwinia).

Potting & Timing:

Plant in a well-drained soilless media.\r\n

Moisture:

Allow Allium to dry slightly between waterings.

Planting Level:

Place crown just at or slightly below soil level.

PGRs/Pinching:

No PGRs are necessary if grown under proper conditions.

Pruning/Trimming:

Removing pasted flowers can sometimes result in a second flush. Not as vigorous as first flush.