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Mount Everest Ornamental Flowering Onion
Allium 'Mount Everest'
Ornamental Flowering Onion
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Globes up to 6-inches wide of tiny star shaped flowers bloom late spring into summer. Large, sturdy stems are up to three feet tall and are great for cutting and drying. Perfect for borders, pollinator gardens, cottage gardens or nestled in beds where their height can add dimension without obscuring other plants.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Rabbit resistant.
- Good for cut flowers.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Mount Everest Ornamental Flowering Onion get?
About 30-36" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Mount Everest Ornamental Flowering Onion need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Mount Everest Ornamental Flowering Onion need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Mount Everest Ornamental Flowering Onion grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Mount Everest Ornamental Flowering Onion deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Mount Everest Ornamental Flowering Onion in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Mount Everest Ornamental Flowering Onion wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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