Allium 'Millenium' - Ornamental Onion
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Ornamental Onion
Scientific name: Allium 'Millenium'
Flower color: Delicate pinkish-purple
Mature height: 0.4–0.6 m
Mature spread: 0.25–0.35 m
Habit: Upright, compact globe-shaped inflorescences
Bloom period: July to September
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Low, very drought tolerant
Soil type: Well-drained, light
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Excellent once established
Nectar-producing plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Hardy and easy to care for, it thrives in well-drained soil and adds a delicate presence to the garden with its globe-shaped pinkish-purple flowers and prolonged late summer bloom. Ideal for beds, borders, and durable floral arrangements.

