Allium senescens subsp. glaucum

One fascination of this plant is with the swirling narrow leaves that create an architectural feature. These are blue/grey and twist round forming low carpets. Round heads of lilac/pink flowers are produced in the late summer which are attractive to bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.

It grows to about 15cm by 15cm and prefers a well drained and sunny site.

Suitable for gravel gardens, containers and troughs and edging for beds and borders.

RHS Plants for Pollinators.

The RHS Plants for Pollinators mark is only given to plants that support pollinating insects.

Find out more at rhs.org/plants for pollinators

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