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schubertii - this one has to be seen to be believed; a volleyball sized, loose, spidery, rose/purple flower filled with star shaped florets-each on stalks unequal in length; looks a bit like a bizarre spaceship with many antennas; a late spring bloomer that is suitable for forcing; 12"-24"; zones 7-9; 1896.

Ornamental onions perform beautifully, blooming late spring through early summer; they add a different, spectacular or architectural dimension to the garden; many suitable for Heirloom gardens and sunny, well-drained meadow; also wonderful cut and dried flowers; Giant (volleyball-softball), 1 per sq. ft.; Large (baseball-tennis ball), 5 per sq. ft.; Small(golf ball - marble), 10 per sq. ft.;

Product Code: 03-0120
Allium - schubertii
Genus: Allium
Cultivar: schubertii
Family: Liliaceae
Nickname: Ornamental Onion
Pricing
Catalogue is Closed
5 For $11.50
25 For $46.00
50 For $83.00
250 For $372.50
500 For $670.00
Color: Purple
Height: 12" To 24"
Origin: Asia
Flowering Time: Late Spring
Sun vs Shade: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Average
Zones: 7 8 9
Year of Introduction: 1851 To 1900 (1896)
B&B Favorites: Yes
Deer/Rodent Resistant: Yes
Bulbs Per Sq Foot: 10 to 15
Cutting/Picking: Yes

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