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Allium atropurpureum

Allium atropurpureum

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Ornamental onionBulbFamily: Alliaceae

Height: 1mSpread: 20cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

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

Allium atropurpureum is a fun drumstick allium, bearing a tightly packed ball of maroon-purple flowers on top of a tall, stout stem. It's native to the Balkans, where it can be found growing in dry, open spaces.

For best results, grow Allium atropurpureum in a sunny, sheltered spot in free-draining soil. It's ideal for using to fill gaps in a sunny border and may also be grown in pots. Grow in clumps or bold drifts, for the most dramatic displays, and leave the seedheads standing throughout autumn and winter to add structural interest to the garden. Allium atropurpureum makes an excellent cut flower.

Explore other Alliums of a similar lilac hue:

Allium 'Round And Purple' - bears incredibly large flower heads on tall, sturdy stem
Allium 'Spider' - bears spiky, 'firework' flowerheads with star-shaped, dark purple florets with bright green centres
Allium 'Summer Drummer' - bears tightly packed, pale purple and white flowers on sturdy, upright stems
Allium 'Universe' - bears huge, lightly packed, spherical, violet-purple flowerheads on tall, sturdy stems

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Allium ‘Atropurpureum’ and wildlife

Allium ‘Atropurpureum’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is 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 ‘Atropurpureum’ poisonous?

Allium ‘Atropurpureum’ 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