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    Allium neapolitanum

    Also Known As

    • Daffodil Garlic
    • Flowering Onion
    • Naples Onion
    • Neapolitan Garlic

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 4"-8"

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

    Allium neapolitanum plant details

    Allium neapolitanum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer white 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. Drought tolerant once established. 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 neapolitanum

    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: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: award-winning, border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium neapolitanum

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An excellent back up singer for your mixed beds, Naples garlic adds a sprinkling of fresh white. Easy, inexpensive and immune to browsing critters, Naples garlic fills in the gaps between the early spring bulbs and the peonies and roses of late May and June.

    By: Leafari

    Ornamental onions offer intriguing spherical or egg-shaped inflorescences comprised of hundreds of tiny flowers. A smaller white-flowering onion to 12 inches in height. Available in spring as potted plants and in fall as dry bulbs.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Allium neapolitanum plant

    How to Grow Allium neapolitanum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

    See other plant types of Allium for your garden

    Allium cernuum

    aka Allium cernum, Lady's Leek, Nodding Onion, Wild Onion

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Allium cernuum flower by Walter Siegmund
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    Allium cristophii

    aka Allium albopilosum, Allium christophii, Star of Persia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Allium cristophii landscape by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Allium 'Millennium'

    aka Allium nutans x 'Millennium', Allium X 'Millenium', Millenium Hybrid Ornamental Onion, Millennium Onion

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Allium 'Millennium' flower by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
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    Allium tuolumnense

    aka Allium sanbornii var. tuolumnense, Rawhide Hill Onion

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-20"

    Width: 2"-12"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Allium tuolumnense flower by Stan Shebs
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    Allium moly 'Jeannine'

    aka Allium luteum, Jeannine Golden Garlic

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 2"-18"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Allium moly 'Jeannine' flower by Karl Gercens III
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