Allium sphaerocephalon
Drumstick Allium
- Height
- 50–90 cm
- Bloom period
- Jun - Jul
- Flower colour
- Burgundy
- Light
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Zone 4–9 (USDA) hardy to approx. -34 °C · suitable for Dutch winters (the Netherlands is zone 8)
- Soil
- Well-drained
Description
Graceful species with oval, burgundy flower heads. Blooms later than most other species.
Care tips
Naturalizes excellently in grassy borders. Plant in large numbers (50+) for naturalistic effect.