Allium senescens ‘Blue Eddy’

(Blue Eddy ornamental onion)


$8.99


Hardiness Zones:

 4a  4b  5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b

Quick Overview:

This selection was named for its attractive, pinwheel-like rosettes of blue-grey to grey-green foliage which resemble “small swirling eddies of water”.  It forms a very compact clump of strongly swirling leaves which range a bit in color depending on the season and sunlight.

From late summer into early fall, 1½” rounded clusters of light lilac pink flowers stand atop leafless stems like lollipops. Be sure to plant them where they won’t be hidden under larger plants.

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Description

Easily grown in rich, sandy to gritty, dry to medium moisture, well-drained loams in full sun. Plants form dense, slowly-spreading clumps over time. They perform best in dry, sunny areas of the garden. Established plantings have good drought tolerance. Plant new bulbs 2-4″ deep in fall. Established plants may be divided in fall. Bulbils that may form in the umbel may also be planted in fall. Plants may self-seed in the garden. Deadhead flowers before seed sets to help control any unwanted spread.

Additional information

Common Name

Blue Eddy ornamental onion
Botanical Name

Allium senescens 'Blue Eddy'
Container/Amount

1 gallon
Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous
Hardiness Zone

4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Growth Rate

Average
Light Requirements

Part-sun, Sun
Height

8-12"
Width

8-12"
Soil Condition

Well-drained
Water Needs

Average
Blooming Period

Summer
Flower Color

purple
Fragrance

No
Foliage Color

Blue -green
Deer Resistant

Yes

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