Blue Eddy Allium
Allium senescens 'Blue Eddy'
SKU
31114
Known for its tall lilac-blue flower clusters and thin, strap-like foliage, this ornamental variety of garlic is also compact with a vigorous growth habit. The striking blooms are a fabulous addition to sunny borders, beds, rock gardens, and patio containers. An exquisite cut flower, fresh or dried.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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- Lowe's
12000 West Burleigh Wauwatosa WI 53222-3113
- Lowe's
7027 South 27th Street Franklin WI 53132
- Lowe's
1075 North Washburn Street Oshkosh WI 54904
- Lowe's
W 3255 Van Roy Road Appleton WI 54915
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| Botanical Pronunciation | AL-ee-um sen-ESS-enz |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 12 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Mid to Late Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting |
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Gift Plant, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Hummingbird Mint (Agastache); Coneflower (Echinacea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed-Susan (Rudbeckia); Cranesbill (Geranium) |
Easily grown in average, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, tolerates drier conditions. Remove old, faded foliage before new growth appears in spring. Clumps may be divided in either spring or fall.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Good to grow!