Allium stipitatum 'Album'

Also Known As

Allium hirtifolium var. album
Ornamental Onion

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 24"-48"
W: 4"-8"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Allium stipitatum 'Album' plant details

Allium stipitatum 'Album' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer white 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 stipitatum 'Album'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 24 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium stipitatum 'Album'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Allium hirtifolium var. album is a tall species rarely available in horticulture. It forms elegant, long stemmed blooms 4" wide, with dense, star shaped flowers in early June. Native to Iran, Iraq and Turkey, "mooseer" is the name given in Farsi for the bulbs when gathered in the wild, dried and used in cooking. Few plants can offer the unique flower forms of ornamental onions.