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Allium schoenoprasum 'Rising Star'

Also Known As

  • Rising Star Allium
  • Rising Star Chives
  • Rising Star Ornamental Onion

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 10"-12"
  • W: 10"-12"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Allium schoenoprasum 'Rising Star' plant details

Allium schoenoprasum 'Rising Star' 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 - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Allium schoenoprasum 'Rising Star'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: compact, container plant, culinary, dwarf, easy-to-grow, edible, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium schoenoprasum 'Rising Star'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An Intrinsic Introduction! Extra dwarf pink chives reaching only 10-12" tall and wide, bloom in May. Fine grey, green, grassy foliage looks nice all season long. Easy to grow. Plants prefer full sun and average to well drained soil.

Gardening facts about Allium schoenoprasum 'Rising Star' plant

How to Grow Allium schoenoprasum 'Rising Star'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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