Blue Eddy Allium
Allium senescens 'Blue Eddy'
Description | 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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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
Blooms | Mid to Late Summer |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 12 in. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting |
Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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Flower Color | Violet-blue |
Foliage Color | Blue-green |
Companion Plants | Hummingbird Mint (Agastache); Coneflower (Echinacea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed-Susan (Rudbeckia); Cranesbill (Geranium) |
Care | 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

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