Allium Windy City #1
Allium Windy City #1
Windy City Ornamental Onion
Deep purple clusters swaying gracefully, attracting beneficial insects
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Profuse globes of violet purple flowers over emerald green foliage in early to mid-summer. Rabbit and deer resistant. Very drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies. 15 - 18"
Botanical Name- Allium Windy City
Pronunciation- AL-ee-um
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
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
- Care Rating- Easy
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
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