Windy City Ornamental Onion

Deep purple clusters swaying gracefully, attracting beneficial insects

Botanical Name- Allium Windy City

Pronunciation- AL-ee-um

Foliage- Deciduous

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Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Average to dry, well drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Purple

Bloom Time- Summer

Companion Plants- Echinacea purpurea 'PowWow White' (cool purple with crisp white)

Fauna Attracted- Bees (honey, mason), butterflies, hoverflies

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP51B

Yearly Care Instructions- Allow foliage to die back naturally; fertilize with a balanced formula in spring.

Trimming Instructions- Deadhead after blooming, leaving foliage until it yellows.

Fertilization Instructions- Use a low-nitrogen, balanced fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-10) when shoots emerge in spring; low feeding need. Ensure clay soil is well-drained to prevent bulb rot.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Bulb-tone

Possible Issues- Onion maggots, downy mildew, rust