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Glaucum Ornamental Flowering Onion
Allium senescens 'Glaucum'
Ornamental Flowering Onion
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Thin, twisted blue-green leaves make a thick clump low to the ground. Globes of tiny soft pink flowers are held above the foliage on wiry stems that sway in the breeze. Great for borders, edges, containers, rock gardens, or cutting.
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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.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Grows well in patio containers.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Fits small spaces.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Glaucum Ornamental Flowering Onion get?
About 6-12" tall and 12" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Glaucum Ornamental Flowering Onion need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Glaucum Ornamental Flowering Onion need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Glaucum 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 Glaucum Ornamental Flowering Onion deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Glaucum 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 Glaucum 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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