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Allium, Ostrowskianum

Perfect Allium for Permaculture & Pollinators

Pollinator-friendly and pest-repelling, this compact allium fits beautifully into permaculture herbaceous layers and fruit tree guilds. Vibrant pink blooms enhance any landscape.


$795
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Allium, Ostrowskianum (Allium ostrowskianum)

Allium ostrowskianum, also known as Pink Lily Leek, is a striking ornamental allium species that adds vibrant pink color to your garden in late spring to early summer. Its star-shaped blooms appear in clusters, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies while serving as a natural deer deterrent. This compact allium thrives in permaculture designs, fitting seamlessly into herbaceous layers or food forests as a companion plant that naturally repels pests and supports biodiversity.

Key Characteristics:

  • Pollinator magnet: The bright pink, star-shaped flowers bloom in late spring, providing essential nectar for pollinators like bees and butterflies, fostering biodiversity in permaculture systems.
  • Natural pest repellent: Known for its strong onion-like scent, Allium ostrowskianum helps deter deer, rabbits, and other pests, making it a valuable addition to permaculture gardens where natural pest management is key.
  • Compact plant for herbaceous layers: Perfect for the herbaceous layer of food forests, its low-growing habit adds visual interest while fitting seamlessly into layered planting designs alongside other perennials and herbs.
  • Companion plant for fruit tree guilds: In permaculture designs, this allium works well in fruit tree guilds, repelling pests that may harm fruit trees while adding color and pollinator habitat to the landscape.
  • Tolerates various soil types: Adaptable to different soils, it thrives in well-drained, medium-moisture conditions, making it easy to integrate into diverse planting conditions found in permaculture systems.

Product Details:

  • Native range: Central Asia
  • Plant life cycle: Perennial
  • Sun requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil requirements: Well-drained, medium moisture
  • Mature height: 8-12 inches
  • Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
  • Bloom color: Bright pink
  • USDA Hardiness zones: 5-9

Allium ostrowskianum is a perfect companion in permaculture landscapes, contributing to biodiversity, integrated pest management, and vibrant, sustainable plantings.

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Allium, Ostrowskianum

$795

Allium, Ostrowskianum (Allium ostrowskianum)

Allium ostrowskianum, also known as Pink Lily Leek, is a striking ornamental allium species that adds vibrant pink color to your garden in late spring to early summer. Its star-shaped blooms appear in clusters, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies while serving as a natural deer deterrent. This compact allium thrives in permaculture designs, fitting seamlessly into herbaceous layers or food forests as a companion plant that naturally repels pests and supports biodiversity.

Key Characteristics:

Product Details:

Allium ostrowskianum is a perfect companion in permaculture landscapes, contributing to biodiversity, integrated pest management, and vibrant, sustainable plantings.

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