Allium thunbergii DJH

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 6"-8"

planting zones

6b-9b

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Allium thunbergii DJH plant details

Allium thunbergii DJH is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Allium thunbergii DJH

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: clumping, fragrant foliage, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium thunbergii DJH

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Dan Hinkley collection from Japan of this fine mid to late summer blooming Allium species. Good richly colored purple flowers are freely produced on this densely clumping little dude. Good in containers and great in the rock garden or special little niche.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Gardening facts about Allium thunbergii DJH plant

How to Grow Allium thunbergii DJH

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

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy