Allium kiiense
Also Known As
- Allium virgunculae var. kiiense
- Fall-flowering Kii Garlic
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 2"-6"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Allium kiiense plant details
Allium kiiense is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall lavender and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Allium kiiense
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: amaryllidaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in fall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium kiiense
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained
Gardening facts about Allium kiiense plant
How to Grow Allium kiiense
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 6"-15"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-20"
Width: 2"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 2"-18"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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