Allium tanguticum 'Summer Beauty'

Ornamental Onion 'Summer Beauty'

Family: Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis Family)

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-9

·        Height: 18-24 inches

·        Spread: 12 inches

·        Bloom Time: mid summer

·        Bloom: abundant 2" pink globes

·        Light: full sun to part shade

·        Soil: humus rich soil

·        Moisture: moist

·        Use: attracts butterflies; rock or herb gardens

·        Care: divide regularly to maintain vigor

·        Concerns:flowers are sterile so unwanted offspring should not be a problem

·        Native to: species native to China and Tibet

·        Notes: glossy green strap-like foliage; while most allium varieties bloom in early summer, this allium flowers for weeks during heat of midsummer

·        Supplier: The Flower Factory

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Wet Garden D034

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