Giant Allium
Common name
Giant Allium
Botanical name
Allium giganteum
Variety
na
Zone
USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F)
Light
Sun
Height
3.5-4.5ft (1.1-1.4 m)
Habit
Upright
Feed
Fertilize in the fall
Water
Water weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color
Purple
Bloom Time
Spring-summer
Maintenance
Remove spent blooms to maintain neat appearance
About
Attention-grabbing, softball-sized flowers on slender stems. Most attractive planted in groups with sturdy neighboring plants to support the heavy blooms and to conceal the foliage as it fades. Attracts butterflies to the garden. Lovely in fresh cut bouquets.
