Alliums
Zones: 4 to 10
Light: Sun
Height: 14″ to 32″ (depending on variety)
Spread: 6″ to 18″
Bloom Time: Late Spring / Early Summer
Flower Color: Blue, purple, white pink
Alliums bloom in late spring or early summer with ball-shaped, fragrant flowers in blue, purple, white or pink.
They are resistant to deer, rabbits and squirrels, attract butterflies and make great cut flowers for a spring bouquet.
Like many spring-blooming bulbs, the foliage is not very attractive so it helps to plant with other perennials that will cover their leaves. (Find our list of companion plants for spring-flower bulbs HERE).
Plant the bulbs in the fall, 5″ to 6″ deep and 6″ to 12″ apart (depending on the variety).
This post was originally published on September 5, 2020 but was updated with new content on June 2, 2022.