Lavender Bubbles Ornamental Onion will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 18 inches apart. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen! As this plant tends to go dormant in summer, it is best interplanted with late-season bloomers to hide the dying foliage.
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by multiplication of the underground bulbs; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Details
Botanical Name
Allium 'Lavender Bubbles'
Common Name
Lavender Bubbles Ornamental Onion
Hardiness Zone
- 4
Appearance
Max Height
20 Inches
Max Spread
20 Inches
Plant Form
- Over Mound
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Purple
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
From Late Summer To Early Fall
Moisture
Dry To Average
Sunlight
Full Sun To Partial Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
Yes
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