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Corkscrew Ornamental Onion

A garden with clusters of plants featuring purple flowers and slender green stems.
Purple flowers and green stems growing densely together.
A bee on a purple flower surrounded by more blossoms.
A garden with clusters of plants featuring purple flowers and slender green stems.
Purple flowers and green stems growing densely together.
A bee on a purple flower surrounded by more blossoms.

Plant Information

Common name: Corkscrew Ornamental Onion

Scientific name: Allium senescens

Water usage: Low

Sun exposure: Full, part sun

Fire resistant: No

Wildlife: Attracts bees

Native: No

Height: 6 to 12 inches

Spread: 8 to 12 inches

Care information

Long blooming, with showy flowers, well drained soil, clay and sandy