A compact ornamental onion producing a clump of grass-like narrow foliage; lavender-purple florets appear in globular clusters on stalks above the foliage in summer; mildly fragrant; impressive when massed in groupings; great as a long lasting cut flower
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Windy City Allium has masses of beautiful balls of lightly-scented lavender flowers with purple overtones at the ends of the stems from late spring to mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its grassy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.
It is an open herbaceous perennial with tall flower stalks held atop a low mound of foliage. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other garden plants with finer foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season’s flowers. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats.
| Dimensions | 16 × 8-16 in |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Allium 'Windy City' |
| Height | 8-16" |
| Width | 16" |
| Deer Resistance | Y |
| Attracts Pollinators | Y |
| Photo Credit | NET PS |
This variety produces a dazzling display of large, hot pink flowers that blanket the plant in spring; prune lightly after flowering to encourage a dense growth habit; wonderful for rock gardens, edging, or in mixed containers
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