| | | Family | Alliaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 40 - 50 cm (16 - 20 in) | | Spread | 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Allium pyrenaicum (lavender onion) bears faded fuchsia blooms during mid summer to late summer. The foliage is deep green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, container, cut flowers, edging and mass planting. | | Special Characteristics | Butterflies are attracted to Allium pyrenaicum . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer. | | |