Allium 'Medusa' Ornamental Onion
About Our Plants
Rare Roots ships live, growing plants in one-quart pots all over the continental US. The rare exception is our slightly smaller 3.5" inch pot, which will be labeled on a few product pages.
The plants are not guaranteed to be blooming when they arrive, and the foliage may need to be trimmed before shipping to fit them in the box safely.
Our Guarantee:
Our plants are guaranteed to arrive safely in a suitable condition for planting. If they are damaged or if you have concerns, please inform us right away by emailing info@rareroots.com. Even if you are planning to wait and see if it recovers, we need to document the damage on your order.
We are not able to offer warranties or extended guarantees on plants due to the sheer number of variables that can affect their growth and survival.
About Perennials:
Our plants are grown on our 30-acre outdoor nursery in Virginia (available by mail-order only). They are all considered "perennial" if planted within their preferred zone range.
Perennials planted in the coldest zone listed are considered "tender perennials", and may not overwinter in a severe winter. For example: if a plant is rated for zones 7-10, it would be a tender perennial in zone 7. It's best to plant these in spring or early summer, and preferably in a protected area (such as the South side of building).
You can find your growing zone here: [USDA website]
Description
Allium 'Medusa' has narrow grass-like leaves that twist around taller stems supporting light purple, nearly 2" spherical clusters of flowers in late summer. The snaky foliage produces a typical onion scent when cut or bruised. As with the other Allium, 'Medusa' is a magnet for butterflies and honeybees.
Allium 'Medusa' prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained soil. This is a drought tolerant, deer-resistant, easy to grow, bulbous perennial. For a winning combination, pair this cool-colored perennial with yellows and golds in the landscape.
Characteristics
- Common Names: Ornamental Onion
- Zones: 4-9
- Light Requirements: Full Sun to Light Shade
- Soil Preference: Average to low moisture, well-drained
- Height at Maturity: 24
- Width at Maturity: 24
- Bloom Color: Purple
- Bloom Time: Late summer
- Foliage Color: Green
- Patent #: 28701
Special Features
- Attracts:
- Tolerates: Deer. Rabbits. Coastal Conditions.
- Other Features: Cut Flower.
Care and Growing Tips
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Shipping Info
We will ship your plants within nine days of placing the order, on either a Monday or a Tuesday. We ship early in the week to ensure that plants do not get stranded in transit over the weekend. You'll receive a tracking number when your order ships.
We appreciate your patience while our small team works to get these live plants to you safely.
If you need your plants shipped a specific week, please make a note on the Cart page before placing the order, or reply to your order confirmation email. Thank you!
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We ship via UPS or USPS (the Post Office), and their ship rates are automatically generated through our site. We do not profit on shipping costs. We are working with these providers to get our customers the best rates possible.
All ship times are subject to change if extreme weather conditions are present here at the nursery or at the shipping destination.
Please note: Depending on the time of year, the foliage of the plants may be trimmed to fit into our shipping boxes. This could delay the flowering of the plant, but many perennials actually benefit from being cut back.
We are currently not able to ship to Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and outside of the US.