- Type:
- Bulb
- USDA hardiness zones:
- 5-8
This ornamental onion is a rhizomatous, bulbous perennial that typically forms a basal clump of linear, grass-like, somewhat twisted, narrow green leaves to 6î tall. Pink florets appear in globular clusters (umbels) atop leafless stalks rising above the foliage to 12-16î tall in summer (July-September). Flowers are mildly fragrant. All parts of the plant have an oniony aroma when cut or bruised.
- Full sun to part shade
- Dry to medium
- Low
Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun, but tolerates some light afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Tolerates a wide range of soils, but may perform best in rich, sandy loams. Established plantings have some drought tolerance. Plant bulbs in fall. Plants form dense, slowly-spreading clumps which may be divided in either spring or autumn. Deadhead flowers before seed sets to help control any unwanted spread.
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