Allium oreophilum

Also Known As

Allium ostrowskianum
Ornamental Onion
Ornamental Onion
Ostrowskianum Alpine Rosy Bells
Pink Lily Leek

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 4"-8"

planting zones

3a-9b

More Options

Allium oreophilum plant details

Allium oreophilum 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 water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Allium oreophilum

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: award-winning, border plant, container plant, cutting garden, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium oreophilum

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another in the onion family that produces both attractive tousle-head flowers, Pink Lily Leeks bloom in mid to late spring in a deep rosy pink shade that's rare in alliums. These modest size members of what can be a very tall family, are excellent for cutting. Plant in scattered groups of bulbs in perennial beds for early season pops of pink.

By: Leafari

Ornamental onions offer intriguing spherical or egg-shaped inflorescences comprised of hundreds of tiny flowers. Widespread across the Caucasus, Turkey, Afghanistan and Pakistan the species name means ?mountain loving." Available in spring as potted plants and in fall as dry bulbs.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This great allium is bright pink! Plant in the fall or spring (best in cold climates. In mild climates (like here in Arizona) they can grow through the winter before blooming in spring. Zones 4-10. Standard size, 4 + cm round bulbs. They can get a little bigger, but they cost a lot more and grow about the same.