Allium atropurpureum

Allium atropurpureum displays lots of dark wine-red, almost black, florets that make loosely formed, fragrant, 2" flower heads atop sturdy 20–30" stems. Late-spring bloom. 5–10 per sq ft.

The genus Allium (the Latin means "garlic") offers colorful, distinctive, and long-lasting forms that are standouts in the early summer garden. Alliums are sun-lovers and prefer well-drained, even sandy, soil. Deer, mice, chipmunks, and related predators generally avoid this group, so you can plant with impunity. Tuck them among clumps of summer-flowering perennials where the Alliums' withering foliage will be hidden by the expanding perennials.

For more information on growing Allium, click Growing Guide.