Allium 'Pinball Wizard'

Also Known As

Pinball Wizard Ornamental Onion

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Allium 'Pinball Wizard' plant details

Allium 'Pinball Wizard' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer purple 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 'Pinball Wizard'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium 'Pinball Wizard'

USDA Zones: 3a - 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

Allium 'Pinball Wizard' hails from the same cross as the classic 'Globemaster' (A. macleanii x A. christophii). It produces 6-8 inch wide lavender purple spheres on shorter stems to two feet tall. Few plants can offer the unique flower forms of ornamental onions. Every garden should have Alliums. Plant in multiples of 3, 5, 7 or more. Don't fret when foliage starts to die back just before flowering. It's normal. Just trim the leaves.