Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Ornamental onions are grown for their globe-shaped flower heads that remain attractive once dried as well in flower.

Allium stipitatum is a beautiful allium, bearing tight balls of pink-purple flowers on slender stems, in early summer. The long, linear foliage of Allium stipitatum dies back before the blooms appear. It's perfect for growing in a mixed herbacesous border and makes an excellent cut flower.

Grow Allium stipitatum in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Leave seedheads in place over winter to provide winter interest. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyesyes
Plantyesyesyes
Flowersyesyes
Divideyesyes
Collect seedsyesyes

Allium and wildlife

Allium is known for attracting butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is not known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Allium poisonous?

Allium can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Allium stipitatum
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