Millenium Ornamental Onion

July 6, 2023
Adams Fairacre Farms

An award-winning perennial that produces a compact clump of glossy green leaves. Bright rosy purple, rounded flower clusters appear on strong stems just above the foliage. Tolerates soil of any fertility and will grow in clay soil. Typically pest and disease free. Its aromatic foliage also makes it deer and rabbit resistant.

Optimal Growing Conditions

Hardiness Zone
Zones 4-8

Water Needs
Average

Sun Needs
Part Sun to Sun

Soil Needs
Average to Poor Soil

Appearance and Characteristics

Category
Perennial

Flower Color
Rosy purple shades

Foliage Color
Green shades

Blooming Time
Mid to Late Summer

Height
15-20 Inches

Spread
10-15 Inches

Plant Uses & Characteristics
Long blooming
Good cut flowers
Drought tolerant
Attracts bees
Attracts butterflies
Deer resistant
Rabbit resistant

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