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Allium 'Mars'

 
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Family: Alliaceae
Genus: Allium (AL-ee-um) (Info)
Cultivar: Mars
Additional cultivar information: (A.stipitatum x A. aflatunense)

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6 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Fuchsia (Red-Purple)

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive WillowWasp On Jun 6, 2006, WillowWasp from Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

This is a cross between A.stipitatum and A. aflatunense, the globes are about 6-8 inches and are magenta in color with silvery anthers. The globes are held on thick stems up to 36 inches in heigth.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Brazoria, Texas
Kalama, Washington



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