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Allium

'Millenium'


Ornamental Onion




Origin:  Introduced by Mark McDonough.
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Allium
Cultivar
'Millenium'
Category
Bulbs, Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4a - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-29 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)
-20 - 20
Height
30 - 45 cm
Spread
30 - 45 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugust
Cultivation
Grows in dry moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Can tolerate a wide range of soils such as clay or sandy soil.
Growth
Fast
Pests
Bulb rot, mildew, rust and leaf spots.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Flower Description
Glossy, flat, dark green leaves.
Fruit Description
Light purple flowers growing in clumps on tall stems above the foliage with a strong onion aroma.
Propagation
By division.
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