Allium 'Millenium' is a bulbous perennial that attracts butterflies. It has abundant, huge, round umbels that are 2 inches across (5 cm) and densely packed with vivid rose purple flowers. The bright blooms, which bloom in the middle to end of summer, are carried on strong, upright stems immediately above the eye-catching foliage, which is made up of a clump of glossy, deep green, grass-like leaves with an onion aroma. The blossoms make great cut flowers and endure a long time (up to 4 weeks). Heat doesn't bother this Allium, and reseeding presents considerably less trouble than it does with other alliums.
| Plant Type |
Bulbs |
| Hardiness Zone |
4-9 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer |
| Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spread | 6" - 12" (in), 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spacing |
10" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Deer, Drought |
| Attracts |
Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Patio and Containers |
Allium 'Milenium' (Ornamental Allium) | Allium 'Milenium' (Ornamental Allium) || Allium 'Millenium' is a bulbous perennial that attracts butterflies. It has abundant, huge, round umbels that are 2 inches across (5 cm) and densely packed with vivid rose purple flowers. The bright blooms, which bloom in the middle to end of summer, are carried on strong, upright stems immediately above the eye-catching foliage, which is made up of a clump of glossy, deep green, grass-like leaves with an onion aroma. The blossoms make great cut flowers and endure a long time (up to 4 weeks). Heat doesn't bother this Allium, and reseeding presents considerably less trouble than it does with other alliums.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Patio and Containers
