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Allium senescens 'Blue Twister'
Also Known As
- Blue Twister Flowering Onion
Plant type
perennial, herb, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 8"-12"
- W: 4"-12"
planting zones
- 5a-10b
Allium senescens 'Blue Twister' plant details
Allium senescens 'Blue Twister' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber or herb with blue foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Allium senescens 'Blue Twister'
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or herb
- Plant family: amaryllidaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
- Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium senescens 'Blue Twister'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cistus Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Allium senescens 'Blue Twister'
By: Patrick Standish
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How to Grow Allium senescens 'Blue Twister'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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