Allium macranthum

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 10"-18"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Allium macranthum plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Allium macranthum

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 10 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: clumping

GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium macranthum

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Allium macranthum is a rare species of wet habitats from China, Tibet and Bhutan that blooms in mid to late summer. It has small, delicate, pendulous, bell-shaped, pink to purple-pink flowers held in a loose cluster on stems up to 24 inches tall. Grow in rich, humusy soil with good moisture in part sun to part shade. Available in fall as dry bulbs and sometimes in spring as potted plants.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Very nice ornamental species collected in Tibet by noted mycologist Daniel Winkler. We're very glad that he is interested in plants as well as fungus! This makes nice clumps with drooping starburst of pink flowers in nice heads. Reminds us a bit of our native Allium cernuum.