About Allium Millenium Ornamental Potted Onion

Allium 'Millenium'  - Millenium Ornamental Onion

Allium 'Millenium' is a perennial plant known for its round, rosy-purple blooms that appear in mid to late summer. These blooms are made up of many tiny flowers and can create a striking display in your garden. The plant's leaves are also quite attractive, being a glossy deep green color.

This plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It's also drought-tolerant, making it a good choice for gardens in drier climates. One of the great things about Allium 'Millenium' is that it's resistant to deer and rabbits, and it's also attractive to butterflies and bees, making it a great addition to a wildlife-friendly garden.

Allium 'Millenium' can grow up to 1-1.5 feet tall and wide, so it's a good idea to plant it in the front or middle of a border where its blooms can be easily seen.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Bulb rot will occur in overly moist or poorly drained soils.  Watch for mildew, rust, and leaf spot.  Thrips are occasional problems.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Switchgrass, Russian Sage, Stonecrop

IMAGES: Photos by Proven Winners, Millenium Allium

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.