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Allium tuolumnense
Also Known As
- Allium sanbornii var. tuolumnense
- Rawhide Hill Onion
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 6"-20"
- W: 2"-12"
planting zones
- 5a-10b
Allium tuolumnense plant details
Allium tuolumnense is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Allium tuolumnense
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: amaryllidaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 20 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium tuolumnense
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Allium tuolumnense plant
How to Grow Allium tuolumnense
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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