Allium karataviense 'Ivory Queen'

Also Known As

Ivory Queen Turkestan Onion

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 8"-10"
W: 10"-12"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Allium karataviense 'Ivory Queen' plant details

Allium karataviense 'Ivory Queen' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Allium karataviense 'Ivory Queen'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium karataviense 'Ivory Queen'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This regal selection of Allium boasts beautiful, glaucous blue leaves embossed with veins, providing an almost pleated appearance...the foliage alone makes this plant garden worthy. Top the leaves with globes of ivory florets in May and you have a real dazzler! Full sun, decent soil drainage – Deer & rodent resistant. Clumps get bigger each year with no special attention from you. Plants are 8-10” tall & go dormant after bloom (dried flowers look good for a long time). USDA Zone 4 3"x 3"x 5" pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

Ornamental onions offer intriguing spherical or egg-shaped inflorescences comprised of hundreds of tiny flowers. 'Ivory Queen' is a cultivar of Allium karataviense with two to three broad, bluish-green leaves topped with large spheres of pure white florets. Foliage stays lush during the flowering. Available in spring as potted plants and in fall as dry bulbs.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Fragrant ivory white flowers up to 6" diameter, good drainage, deer resistant, Zones 4-8

By: Lael's Moon Garden

One of the best Allium species you can get for ornamental value. We love the broad pleated leaves which are endearing enough but toss in the 3" globe packed with ivory flowers touched with green centers and we have a winner. Great in containers or rock garden. Easy.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Alone, these pleated blue-green leaves would be enough, but then 3" diameter white spheres on short stems nestle between. Give them a dry resting period in summer.