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Allium Millenium

Ornamental Onion, Nodding Onion

This fool proof variety of allium is clump forming and produces sterile seed that will not spread, purple-pink flowers appear in late summer and are held above green grass-like foliage, excellent deer and rabbit resistance.

  • »  Long lasting purple-pink ball clusters just above the foliage on strong stems
  • »  Glossy, grass-like foliage
  • »  Clump forming variety that doesn’t spread by seed
  • »  Bulbs can live 5–10+ years in the same location
  • »  Bulbs multiply slowly over time, forming small clumps

Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Habit
• Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Early Fall
• Fall
• Summer
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Dry Soil
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Allium 'Millenium'

Small clumping perennial for the sunny border with flower clusters on tall stems. Prefers good loamy well-drained soil. Very drought tolerant.