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| Identification |
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Genus
Allium
Species
aflatunense
Variety
Cultivar
Purple Sensation
Common names
allium
Family
ALLIACEAE
Specimen number
822
Data source
CrscntBlm
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Harmony Farm Supply
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Bulb
Garden location
Summerfield
Garden notes
Allium aflatunense 'Purple Sensation' does best in full sun. It prefers moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Bulb
Division
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Allium aflatunense 'Purple Sensation' is often propagated using its bulbs or by division.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Allium aflatunense 'Purple Sensation' is a perennial. Flowers: Allium has 4 inch umbels of many star-shaped purplish pink flowers. Flowers are borne during the month of May. The flowers are usually a purple color.
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