Ornamental Onion

Allium tanguticum cv. Summer Beauty

Plant name: Ornamental Onion Allium tanguticum The plant features long, slender, smooth green stems that rise from a base of narrow, grass-like leaves.

Plant Information

Type: Bulb

Garden: English Garden

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

Bloom Time: Jul - Aug

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,