| | | 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 | 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft) | | Spread | 30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 in) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | low to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Allium senescens (mountain garlic) bears light pink blossoms during mid summer to late summer. This plant has deep green foliage. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, cut flowers and edging. | | Special Characteristics | Allium senescens attracts butterflies to your garden. Allium senescens tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer. | | |