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Allium 'Mars' bears well-formed, dark-red-puple, compact flower heads in late-spring and early summer. It's is a fantastic choice for sunny borders, and works well when planted in drifts with ornamental grasses and other alliums. It makes a wonderful cut flower.
For best results, grow Allium 'Mars' in well-drained soil in full sun. Plant bulbs in fertile, well-drained soil up to three times their diameter.
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Allium ‘Mars’ and wildlife
Allium ‘Mars’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
