Blue Twister Corkscrew Allium
Allium senescens Blue Twister
SKU: HC014385
Shipping:
No longer available this season.
Overview
Allium senescens Blue Twister is beloved by gardeners because of its attractive blue-green corkscrew foliage and months long display of lavender-pink flowers. A low care perennial that is an excellent pollinator plant attracting bees and butterflies. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric). Exclusive.
key features
Botanical Name
Allium senescens Blue Twister
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance, Long Bloom Time, Naturalizes, Container Planting
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Mature Height
12" tall
Bloom Time
Summer
SKU
HC014385
Description
Allium senescens Blue Twister is a High Country Gardens selection of Allium senescens. This cultivar was selected from a large group of seed-grown plants for its noticeably brighter, blue-green foliage. In the garden, 'Blue Twister' is very attractive with its distinctive corkscrew leaves and summer-long display of lavender-pink flowers (deadheading keeps the new flowers coming). Plant in among groundcovers that have gray foliage Cerastium, Marrubium, and Woolly Thyme are all good choices. An easy-to-grow plant in any garden soil. 12" tall x 10" wide (seed & division propagated).
Together, we’re improving the earth, one garden at a time
celebrating earth day, every day
High Country Gardens was founded with a mission to make sustainable gardening accessible to every gardener, and we believe the natural world needs champions now more than ever. We're your source for expert advice, a passionate community, and plants that are beautiful, resilient, and beneficial to a healthy ecosystem.