Allium aflatunense 'Purple Sensation' | Purple Sensation Ornamental Onion

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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.

 

  • 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 them

    This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.

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