Allium Millenium
Millennium Allium Ornamental Onion
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Allium Millenium (Millenium Ornamental Onion) provides lots of gorgeous, butterfly-attracting flowers in late summer when the garden is most in need of color. We have come to adore this Allium for its numerous virtues: attractive, shiny deep green foliage, profuse display of bright rose-pink flowered globes, vigorous growth rate, and excellent deer and rabbit resistance. Best of all Allium 'Millenium' is a foolproof companion plant that looks great with many other summer blooming perennials. This superb allium hybrid is difficult to find in the trade. It was originally selected in 2000 by Allium maven Mark McDonough. 15" tall x 18-22" wide (Propagated by division). This Allium is shipped as a pot, not as a bulb and differs from commonly found Allium in that it blooms in late summer, instead of spring.| SKU | 14449 |
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| Common Name | Millennium Allium Ornamental Onion |
| Botanical Name | Allium Millenium |
| Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Flower Color | Pink, Purple |
| Mature Height | 15" tall |
| Mature Spread | 18-22" wide |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Ships As | Potted Plant |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
| Soil Type | Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Average Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Average |
| Amount of Rain | 10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40", 40 to 50" |
| Advantages | Deer Resistant, Attract Butterflies, Bee Friendly, Rabbit Resistant, Easy to grow, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Containers, Good for Dried Flowers, Adds Texture |
| Prohibited In | Idaho |
| Ideal Region | Suitable Above 7000 ft, Hot Desert, Coastal California, Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest |
| Neonicotinoid-Free | Yes - Learn More |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
Planting Guides
Planting and Growing Allium (Ornamental Onion) Plants
Allium (Ornamental Onion) is a large genus of culinary and ornamental plants with deep green folliage and excellent deer and rabbit resistance.
- Bulb types are late spring/early summer bloomers that go summer dormant.
- Late summer/early fall bloomers (like 'Millennium') are not bulbous and grow actively over the spring and summer months.
- Plant in most any type of soil including clay, with full to part sun. Mulch with common mulch materials, such as bark, pine needles or gravel.
- Allium prefers dry to moderate soil moisture once established.
- Cut bulb-types to ground level when foliage begins to turn yellow in summer. Cut non-bulb types to the ground in fall.
- Fertilize lightly in fall with Yum Yum Mix/compost blend.
View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
Shipping
Plant Shipping: Buy now and we will ship your order at the ideal planting time for your region. Expected ship week will display on the cart at checkout after you enter your zip code. Spring-Planted Perennial and Bulb orders will ship from Feb 25 through mid-June, warmest zones first.
Most plant and bulb orders arrive within 2-6 days, or less, of leaving our greenhouses in Colorado. This prompt delivery is provided without additional express charges.
Grass Plugs Will ship at planting time in spring, beginning in late February.
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Standard shipping costs are $4.99 and up, depending on the size of the order.
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- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Attracts bees
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
- Patio
Comments about High Country Gardens Allium Millenium:
Initially, I put the allium in a spot in my yard to mature because they didn't look like much. At the beginning of the third year I transplanted the allium to my front entry area and they eventually grew to about 12-15 inches wide. I planted them around a yellow/magenta floribunda rose. To say they look stunning would be an understatement. I am an avid flower lover and these are now my most favorite flower of all. The blooms on my allium lasted throughout the summer. I'm buying more.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoors
Comments about High Country Gardens Allium Millenium:
I planted these in a perennial garden surrounding a water fountain. They arrived in very good condition, packed well, and looked healthy. There was not shock when planted, but I was pleasantly surprised when they bloomed the very first year. I am sure they will only get larger and more beautiful as they mature.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
- Versatile
Cons
- Not For Shady Areas
Best Uses
- Garden
- Meadow Garden
Comments about High Country Gardens Allium Millenium:
This plant looks great no matter where you place it. I have included it in formal and country gardens, as well as in my meadow garden. The plants get bigger and better every year. They really take the heat and sun, but will also do well in part shade. The plants are easy to transplant, and you can break up a large clump and have two nice clumps flowering by mid-summer. Just beautiful!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Fragrant
- Hardy
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
Comments about High Country Gardens Allium Millenium:
This is a mid-summer bloomer and a fantastic attractor of honey bees.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy to care for
- Good For Bees
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about High Country Gardens Allium Millenium:
Been using this product for awhile.
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USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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