Allium (Ornamental Onion)
Color Name: Serendipity
The word serendipity means an unexpected occurrence, and what a fitting name for this sport of the popular Millenium. The sport shares all of the qualities that made Millenium, great, but with attractive blue foliage. Globe-like, rosy-purple flowers match the parent and are produced profusely in mid to late summer. When crushed, the leaves will emit a smell of onion. Butterflies and honeybees adore the flowers sweet nectar but deer and rabbits steer clear of this perennial beauty.
Growing Tips: Allium Serendipity is very easy to grow in full sun to part shade. It will tolerate soil of any fertility and will grow in clay soil. This selection has not been known to reseed and is not invasive. It may be propagated in fall by digging it up and dividing the rhizome with the bulblets attached. Allium is typically pest and disease free. Its aromatic foliage also makes it deer and rabbit resistant.
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden, Inc.
The word serendipity means an unexpected occurrence, and what a fitting name for this sport of the popular Millenium. The sport shares all of the qualities that made Millenium, great, but with attractive blue foliage. Globe-like, rosy-purple flowers match the parent and are produced profusely in mid to late summer. When crushed, the leaves will emit a smell of onion. Butterflies and honeybees adore the flowers sweet nectar but deer and rabbits steer clear of this perennial beauty.
Growing Tips: Allium Serendipity is very easy to grow in full sun to part shade. It will tolerate soil of any fertility and will grow in clay soil. This selection has not been known to reseed and is not invasive. It may be propagated in fall by digging it up and dividing the rhizome with the bulblets attached. Allium is typically pest and disease free. Its aromatic foliage also makes it deer and rabbit resistant.
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden, Inc.
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Flower Color: Purple Shades Foliage Color: Blue Shades
Height: 15 to 20 Inches Spread: 10 to 15 Inches Hardy in Zone: 5, 6 |
Blooms: Late Summer Mid-Summer
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Dry
Moderate
Attributes |
 Fragrant  Container Mass Planting Landscapes Cut Flower or Foilage Drought Tolerant Easy to Grow Border
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Attracts
Butterflies
Critter Resistance
Deer
Rabbit
