Photo by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
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Allium 'Metallic Shine'
Also Known As
- Metallic Shine Ornamental Onion
- Metallic Shine Star of Persia
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 4"-8"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Allium 'Metallic Shine' plant details
Allium 'Metallic Shine' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta and silver flowers emerge. Features grassy 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. 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 'Metallic Shine'
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: amaryllidaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta and silver blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium 'Metallic Shine'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 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
Garden photo gallery of Allium 'Metallic Shine'
By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
Used with permission, all rights reserved
View Original PhotoGardening facts about Allium 'Metallic Shine' plant
How to Grow Allium 'Metallic Shine'
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
- magenta
- silver
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-18"
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- regular - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - dappled shade
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Size
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