Allium sphaerocephalum 'Hair'

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Drumstick Onion

This unusual bulb will reach 3 feet in height. It flowers in mid-summer with a small purple ball covered with twisting, fine, green petals that look like unruly hair. It prefers average, well-drained soil in full sun and should be deadheaded to minimize self-seeding. Alliums are deer resistant.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
May - June
July - August
Bloom Color:
Green
Purple
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Butterflies
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Bulb
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8