Allium Senescens Subsp Glaucum

Description The curly foliaged Allium. Twisted pig tail leaves in maturity this cluster forming bulb produces pompoms of pink flowers that are great for pollinating insects including butterflies. The twisted silver foliage remains tight to the ground which elevates the flowers on sturdy stems clear above. Perfect for the border, alpine rock garden and containers. Flowering: Summer Hardiness: Fully Hardy Height: 20cm Spread: 25cm Further information: When this bulbous plant has finished flowering it will go into dormancy. Leave the foliage and flowers on till totally died back. Common Name: Broadleaf chives / Spiral onion Life Cycle: perennial Family: Amaryllidaceae Foliage: Linear / twisted Basic Colour: ( Pink ) Flower Colour: Pink Natural Flowering: June – September Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy Height with Flowers: 30cm Soil Requirements:  average / moist / dry / well-drained / sandy Soil ph: acidic / alkaline / neutral Location:  container / border / rock garden / Mediterranean / crevice garden Usage: ornamental / bee food plant / attracts butterflies Pruning: Not required Tolerates: drought tolerant / salt tolerant / deer resistance / rabbit resistance Origin: Siberia / Mongolia