Ornamental Onion Allium Aflatunense is a perennial plant native to Central Asia. Ornamental Onion seeds can be started indoors or directly outdoors in spring or fall. Also known as Persian Onion, Allium Aflatunense is one of the most popular and gorgeous of all Allium species, and this outstanding perennial plant blooms with dense 4-5" diameter flower heads that are packed with violet-purple flowers and seem to float above the rest of plants in the garden on tall, sturdy leafless stems. Persian Onion starts to bloom in late spring, and its dramatic, long-lasting flowers make a nice transition from the spring to summer garden! The scented Ornamental Onion flowers are a fantastic nectar source for the honey bees and butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to its rounded umbels too.
Ornamental Onion is a versatile deer and rabbit resistant perennial flower that is popular for planting in containers, rock gardens, flower borders, small or large groupings, and naturalized areas. It needs to be noted that Ornamental Onion blooms when the Daffodils and Tulips are done but before the perennials get started. Allium Aflatunense seeds are recommended to be cold-moist stratified prior sowing them. Persian Onion is grows best in full sun with rich, well-draining and neutral pH soil, and once established, this flowering ornamental plant is drought tolerant, but it appreciates some moisture when blooming. Ornamental Onion makes the excellent cut flower, and it looks fantastic in fresh cut bouquets or as dried flowers.
PLANT PROFILE
Season: Perennial
Height: 24-36 Inches
Bloom Season: Spring
Environment: Sun/Partial Shade
Soil Type: Rich/Average/Moist well-drained, pH 5.6-6.5
USDA Zones: 4-9
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Sow Indoors: Winter (6-8 weeks before last frost)
Sow Outdoors: Spring/Fall
Seed Depth: 1/8-1/4 Inch
Germination Time: 60-90 Days
