Allium senescens 'Blue Eddy'
Also called Corkscrew 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 senescens var. glaucum
Pink Curly Onion
