Allium senescens 'Blue Eddy'
Also called Corkscrew Onion
Allium senescens 'Blue Eddy' - Pink Curly Onion
More About Allium senescens 'Blue Eddy'
- Clumps of blue-gray foliage
- Foliage grows in a spiral fashion
- Short stems hold spherical lilac-pink flowers
- Suitable for rooftop or rock garden plantings
- Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
- Flower Height: 30 cm
- Foliage Height: 20 cm
- Flower Size: 4 cm
Zone:
4Height:
20-25 cmSpread:
25-30 cmColour:
Mauve-lilacPink Curly Onion Growing and Maintenance Tips
Dependable and very drought tolerant plant, growing best in full sun. Prune spent flowers back to promote fresh growth. Tolerates some shade but foliage colour may alter in low light conditions. This allium species does not self-seed but divides easily in the spring or fall. Aphid and powdery mildew resistant.
Allium senescens 'Blue Eddy' Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Butterflies
Fast
Deer Resistant
Cut Flower/Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Dried Flower/Foliage
Edible
Fragrant
Rock garden
Soil Moisture
Average to Dry SoilsWell-drained
Growth Rate
MediumAttributes
XeriscapeFlowering Time
Lt. Sum-FallHabit
ClumpingFoliage Color
GreenGray
Blue
Landscape uses
Rooftop (extensive)Border/edging
Suitable Substitutions for Allium senescens 'Blue Eddy'
Allium x 'Millenium'
Ornamental Onion
