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Allium hookeri var. muliense

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Allium hookeri var. muliense plant details

Allium hookeri var. muliense is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer yellow 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 water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Allium hookeri var. muliense

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, meadow garden, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium hookeri var. muliense

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the Yunnan and Sichuan Provinces in China, this baby is found in moist, mountain meadows. Sparkling, bright yellow, spherical flowers on 12-20” stems over grassy foliage in early summer command attention. Best in average to rich, medium to moist, well drained soils in sun to part shade. Eventually short rhizomes form a small colony. Good cut flower. Butterflies. Deer resistant.

Gardening facts about Allium hookeri var. muliense plant

How to Grow Allium hookeri var. muliense

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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