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    Allium acuminatum

    Also Known As

    • Tapertip Onion

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 4"-12"
    • W: 1"-4"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Allium acuminatum plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Allium acuminatum

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 IN - 4 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium acuminatum

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    It has bright rose to purple urn like flowers. An important part of Western grasslands.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    Blooms: spring-summer, deep rose/ deciduous, fleshy strappy foliage Zone 6-9. 4"-12", PNW, part shade-sun, moist-dry, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Allium acuminatum plant

    How to Grow Allium acuminatum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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