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Allium senescens subsp. glaucum | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Allium senescens subsp. glaucum

Allium senescens subsp. glaucum

Low MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Allium
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

A bulbous, herbaceous perennial up to 20cm high, producing tufts of twisted, grass-like grey-green leaves to 25cm wide, and pink flowers from June to September

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun; for more advice see allium cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division during spring or autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to damage by slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to onion white rot and a downy mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side BordersBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years