Plant Description
Allium amplectans
An ornamental perennial bulb with spherical flower heads carrying many white florets that can grow up to 20 inches tall when it’s flowering and prefers moist, well drained soil.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height | Up to 2 ft |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Prefers to dry out between watering |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Deer Browse | No |
| Wildlife Value | |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 6-9 |
| Bloom Time | May-July |
| Bloom Color | White to light pink |
| Habitat Type | Meadow or prairie |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Clade | Eudicots |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidacecae, sub. Alloideae |
| Genus | Allium |
| Species | A. amplectans |
