Schubertii Allium
Schubertii Allium
Schubertii Allium
Schubertii Allium
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Plant Features
Schubertii Allium Plants, also known as the Tumbleweed Onion, are a marvel to have in the landscape. Huge 12-inch blooms resemble a red sparkler and add interest to any area. They easy to grow, make excellent cut flowers and attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This explosion of beauty tolerates heat and drought while deer and rabbits tend to avoid them. Recommended spacing for fall planted Schubertii Allium bulbs is 5 inches apart at a depth of 8 inches.
Plant Characteristics
Mature Spread: 12-18 inches
Habit: Upright
Flower Color: Purple
Foliage Color: Green
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
Features: Cut Flower
Garden Styles: Butterfly Garden, Container Garden, Cottage Garden, English Garden, Pollinator Garden
Plant Used for: Natural Pest Control
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Pet Friendly: No
Plant Needs
Sunlight: 6+ hours
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Properties: Well-drained
Tolerates: Sandy soil
Fertilizer: When transplanted and then once every Spring
