Allium aflatunense ‘Purple Sensation’
7 Planted under the Oak 24.10.08
Family: Alliaceae
Genus: Allium (AL-ee-um) (Info)
Species: aflatunense (a-flat-un-EN-see) (Info)
Cultivar: Purple Sensation
Synonym:Allium hollandicum
Category:
Bulbs
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
Purple
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Foliage:
Blue-Green
Smooth-Textured
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
