Allium ‘Serendipity’ ~ Serendipity Ornamental Onion

Allium ‘Serendipity’ ~ Serendipity Ornamental OnionSerendipity Ornamental Onion is a clumping herbaceous perennial with spreading blue tinted grass like foliage. Sturdy upright stems sport fragrant global clusters of rosy purple flowers at the ends that bloom in mid summer. Grows best with light afternoon shade in the South and dry to medium well drained soils. When crushed the foliage smells like onion. Type: Perennial Height: 1. 5' 2' Spread: 1' 1. 5' Spacing: 1' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture:

Serendipity Ornamental Onion is a clumping herbaceous perennial with spreading blue tinted grass-like foliage.  Sturdy upright stems sport fragrant global clusters of rosy purple flowers at the ends that bloom in mid summer.  Grows best with light afternoon shade in the South and dry to medium well-drained soils.  When crushed the foliage smells like onion.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Bulb rot will occur in overly moist or poorly drained soils.  Watch for mildew, rust, and leaf spot.  Thrips are occasional problems.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Switchgrass, Russian Sage, Stonecrop

IMAGES: Photos by Proven Winners, 'Serendipity' Ornamental Onion

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.