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Allium, Ornamental Onion, Ornamental Allium 'Mont Blanc'

Allium

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Family

Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Allium (AL-ee-um)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Smooth

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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stormyla

Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) | June 2009 | positive

Beautiful wide foliage straps on this plant. Does well also in shade. Great accent in a darker garden.

incomer44

(Zone 8a) | June 2008 | positive

There is something a bit surreal about this plant. A 4" diameter white globe on a 3ft stalk. In an informal setting I suggest you need a ...Read More

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