Allium komarowii

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4"-14"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Allium komarowii plant details

Allium komarowii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue and green foliage. In spring lavender and purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous 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 komarowii

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium komarowii

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We are suckers for any Allium allied to Allium karataviense (some serious alliteration going on) because they all have the most wonderful pleated broad foliage and good globe shaped flower heads and this is one of the best and seldom seen outside of bulb specialists. A larger plant than its cousin with longer leaves and taller flower stems to 14" with a nice spherical display of purple-violet florets. This is from the dry hills of Tajikistan so a good summer drying is a good thing which will fit right into that xeriscape.