Allium senescens

Bloom Color: Pink.
Main Bloom Time: Late summer, Mid summer. Form: Upright or erect

Allium senescens is a BULB growing to 0.5 m by 0.2 m at a medium rate.
It is hardy to zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite and is pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles, Lepidoptera . The plant is self-fertile.
Suitable for: light and medium soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Landscape Uses:Alpine garden, Border, Container, Massing, Rock garden, Specimen. Prefers a sunny position in a light well-drained soil. Established plants are fairly drought tolerant. A very ornamental plant, it is frequently confused with A. montanum. The bulbs should be planted fairly deeply. Most members of this genus are intolerant of competition from other growing plants. Grows well with most plants, especially roses, carrots, beet and chamomile, but it inhibits the growth of legumes. This plant is a bad companion for alfalfa, each species negatively affecting the other. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer. Special Features:
Attractive foliage, Fragrant foliage, Attracts butterflies, Suitable for cut flowers, Suitable for dried flowers.