Allium ‘Millenium’
Blooming Time
Exposure
This Allium is amazing! From the Onion Man, Mark McDonough, ‘Millenium’ is the result of several generations of deliberate hybridizing. A compact grower, it is clothed in glossy green, narrow, upright strap like leaves which, during late summer, are topped with loads of shimmering iridescent pink-purple, 2-inch-wide, balloon like flower heads. Fantastic on a small or large scale, `Millennium’ looks great spread throughout a planting of sedums, or planted in groups as a terrific edger, ground cover, or accent plant. 2018 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Violet to Purple
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
12"
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
We sell this plant in these containers:
Special Characteristics
Features
A compact grower, with glossy green, narrow upright strap like leaves which, during late summer, are topped with loads of shimmering iridescent pink-purple, 2-inch wide, balloon like flower heads.
Landscape Value
Excellent for traffic areas such as along steps, pathways, or sidewalks. Requires little if any supplemental watering or care.
Care
Watering:
'Millenium' Ornamental Chive is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.
Fertilizing:
'Millenium' Ornamental Chive is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'Millenium' Ornamental Chive is a deciduous plant (nonevergreen) and does not require pruning. It is perfectly acceptable to allow the dropped leaves to decompose and nourish the soil.