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    Allium falcifolium

    Also Known As

    • Sickle-Leaved Onion
    • Wild Onion

    Plant type

    bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 4"-8"
    • W: 2"-4"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Allium falcifolium plant details

    Allium falcifolium is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer 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 regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Allium falcifolium

    Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 IN - 4 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium falcifolium

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Blooms: summer, rose/ fleshy strappy foliage emerges in late winter. Zone 6-9. 8", PNW, part shade-sun, moist-dry, well drained.

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Allium falcifolium plant

    How to Grow Allium falcifolium

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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