Allium senescens ssp. montanum 'August Confection'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 5"-15"
W: 4"-15"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Allium senescens ssp. montanum 'August Confection' plant details

Allium senescens ssp. montanum 'August Confection' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Allium senescens ssp. montanum 'August Confection'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 15 IN - wide, 5 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: clumping, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium senescens ssp. montanum 'August Confection'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small, NON invasive allium, a selection by plantsman Mark McDonough that forms small, handsome clumps of grassy foliage, to only 5" tall, and produces dark, ruddy pink flowers in mid to late summer. Sun to part shade and fairly drought tolerant though accepting of summer water as well. Frost hardy to at least 0F, USDA zone 7. Said to attract butterflies and repel deer. Full name Alium senescens spp. montanum 'August Confection'.

By: Cistus Nursery

A dark colored selection of Allium senescens ssp. montanum by Mark McDonough that puts on a serious flower display of ruddy pink flowers in mid to late summer to the unending delight of those little orange Skipper butterflies. Clump forming and not invasive, this is muy bueno.

By: Far Reaches Farm

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How to Grow Allium senescens ssp. montanum 'August Confection'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant