Allium senescens 'Blue Eddy' (Ornamental Allium)
Allium 'Blue Eddy'
Reminiscent of swirling eddies of water, Allium senescens 'Blue Eddy' is a bulbous perennial forming a very compact clump of elegantly swirling, blue-gray to gray-green leaves. In late summer to early fall, profuse, rounded umbels, 1.5 in. across (4 cm), tightly packed with pale lilac pink flowers are borne atop leafless stems just above the attractive foliage. The flowers are both long lasting and excellent as cut flowers. A charming addition to the rock or herb gardens.
- Grows up to 8-12 in. tall and wide (20-30 cm).
- Thrives in fertile, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Drought tolerant.
- Lovely in beds and borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens and containers. To achieve an impressive visual effect, plant in clusters.
- Attracts butterflies, but deer ignore it!
- Generally pest and disease free.
- Cut back after flowering or merely remove dead flowerheads.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 10 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Alliums |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
Height | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 8" – 12" (20cm – 30cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 10 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Alliums |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
Height | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 8" – 12" (20cm – 30cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |