{"product_id":"allium-summer-beauty","title":"Allium 'Summer Beauty'","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"748\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eAllium 'Summer Beauty'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a long blooming, compact ornamental onion prized for its attractive lavender pink flower clusters and glossy strap like foliage that stays lush through the growing season. With a tidy clumping habit and reliable performance even in tough conditions, it’s a standout choice for sustainable pollinator friendly gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"858\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread: \u003c\/strong\u003e15 - 20 in x 10 - 15 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"946\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eBloom Time: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003eummer (July through August)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1033\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers full sun, tolerates light shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1152\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eSoil Preference: \u003c\/strong\u003eThrives in well drained soil; tolerant of poor, rocky, or clay soils once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1235\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eWatering Needs: \u003c\/strong\u003eLow to moderate; drought-tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1351\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eDeer Resistance: \u003c\/strong\u003eHighly resistant to deer and rabbits due to its aromatic foliage and bulbous roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNATIVE STATUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eHybrid cultivar whose parent species include types native to Europe and Asia. It is not native to North America, but it behaves well in garden settings and does not spread aggressively or disrupt native ecosystems. Despite not being a native species, it contributes greatly to pollinator support and ecological gardening goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003eProvides an essential mid to late summer nectar source for butterflies, especially Swallowtails, Fritillaries, and Painted Ladies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003eAttracts honeybees, native solitary bees, and bumblebees during its bloom period when other nectar sources may be limited. Its numerous florets per flower cluster sustain pollinators late into summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2419\"\u003eBeneficial Insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003eThe nectar also draws hoverflies, lacewings, and parasitic wasps, which are all important predators of common garden pests like aphids. These insects help maintain a natural balance in the garden without the need for chemicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003eIn fall, the seed heads provide a minor but useful food source for finches and other small seed eating birds. They also offer visual interest through winter if left uncut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSPACING \u0026amp; LANDSCAPE USE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor best performance, space plants \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e12 - 15 inches apart. This allows the rounded form to develop fully and ensures good airflow between plants, reducing the risk of disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePerfect for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efront or middle of borders, mass plantings, rock gardens, and pollinator strips. Its uniform height and foliage texture also make it ideal for edging pathways or lining vegetable garden beds.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCOMPANION PLANTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4651\" data-end=\"5486\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4651\" data-end=\"4775\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4653\" data-end=\"4775\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4653\" data-end=\"4675\"\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e(Purple Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers strong vertical structure and attracts pollinators alongside Allium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4776\" data-end=\"4914\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4778\" data-end=\"4914\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4778\" data-end=\"4797\"\u003eSalvia nemorosa\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e(Wood Sage)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Blooms earlier but continues to attract pollinators as Allium takes over; similar drought tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4915\" data-end=\"5040\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4917\" data-end=\"5040\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4917\" data-end=\"4943\"\u003eCoreopsis verticillata\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e(Threadleaf Coreopsis)\u003c\/strong\u003e -A bright sunny companion that complements the purple hues of Allium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5041\" data-end=\"5137\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5043\" data-end=\"5137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5043\" data-end=\"5065\"\u003eSedum (Autumn Joy)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Flowers in late summer to fall and pairs well in both color and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5138\" data-end=\"5245\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5140\" data-end=\"5245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5140\" data-end=\"5160\"\u003ePanicum virgatum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (Switchgrass) \u003c\/strong\u003e- Adds graceful movement and height in the background of a planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5246\" data-end=\"5352\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5248\" data-end=\"5352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5248\" data-end=\"5270\"\u003eNepeta x faassenii\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (Catmint) \u003c\/strong\u003e- Blue blooms and aromatic foliage make a lovely foreground contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5353\" data-end=\"5486\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5355\" data-end=\"5486\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5355\" data-end=\"5381\"\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (English Lavender) \u003c\/strong\u003e- Another aromatic, pollinator-friendly option that thrives in the same conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45901704855713,"sku":"ALLIUM SUMMER BEAUTY","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/allsumb.jpg?v=1611255986","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/allium-summer-beauty","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}