Allium schubertii (Ornamental onion)

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Allium schubertii AL-ee-um shoo-BERT-ee-eyeCommon Name: Ornamental onionGenus: Allium
This plant bears 12- to 18-inch blooms with nearly 100 pink-rose flowers. When the flowers are spent, they are replaced by airy, fluffy seedpods.
Care: Needs winter protection in Zones 5 and 6. Best planted en masse, at least 3 plants. Needs good drainage. Foliage dies back before flowering.
Propagation: Sow seed in spring in containers or in situ. Divide clump-forming plants in spring.
Problems: Bulb rot in damp conditions. Onion fly and thrips.


Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Drought Tolerant
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Showy Flowers; Showy Seed Heads
Bloom Time Early Summer; Summer
Flower Color Pink Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders
Style , Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest , Fall Interest
Type ,Bulbs

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