Taxonomic Name: Allium tanguticum cv. Summer Beauty

Common Name: Ornamental Onion

Type: Bulb

Garden: English Garden

Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Bloom Time: July to August

Height: 18-24 inches

Light Requirements: Full sun, Morning shade with afternoon sun, Morning sun with afternoon shade

Soil Conditions: Tolerates periodic drought

Flower Color: Pink

Wildlife: Butterflies, Pollinators

Special Characteristics:

• Herbaceous allium/onion
• Leaves and flowers are edible
• Soft pale pink flowers with glossy dark green foliage
• Flowers are sterile so it will not self-seed
• In fall, foliage turns yellow contrasting the reddish flower stems
• Leave up for winter interest
• Deer, rabbit and general pest tolerant

Potential Diseases: Powdery mildew, Leaf spot, Rust,