Allium thunbergii 'Ozawa'

Also Known As

Autumn Onion
Ornamental Onion

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 6"-10"
W: 4"-12"

planting zones

7a-10a

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Allium thunbergii 'Ozawa' plant details

Allium thunbergii 'Ozawa' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with 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 'Ozawa'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, long-blooming, ornamental, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium thunbergii 'Ozawa'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The last to bloom, ours are still in flower (its December) showy pink heads on 6" stems atop grassy tufts of delicate foliage, an outstanding plant.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Here is a little Japanese bulbous plant that will add some late summer glitz to the rock garden or special foreground planting niche. Not shy about blooming, this will strut its stuff with round purplish flowerheads on 10" stems which sends our friends the Butterflies and Bees into quiet delirium.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Garden photo gallery of Allium thunbergii 'Ozawa'

By: Intrinsic Perennial Gardens

Photo of Allium thunbergii 'Ozawa' flower by Kristine Paulus

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By: Kristine Paulus

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Gardening facts about Allium thunbergii 'Ozawa' plant

How to Grow Allium thunbergii 'Ozawa'

Sun Exposure
- 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
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy