Growing zones
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- Sun
Mature Plant Size (H x W):
8-12" x 8-12" 
Bloom Season:
Summer
- Attracts Bees
- Deer Resistant
- Drought Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Long Blooming
- Stone Mulch
- Attracts Butterflies
- Cut Flower
- Fragrant Flowers
- Fragrant Leaves
- Attracts Pollinators
Planting & Care for Blue Eddy Allium
Preparation
- Alliums are best in full sun but will tolerate light shade. Alliums in borders should be positioned where other plants will help to hide their often untidy foliage.
- Blue Eddy Allium prefers well-drained soil and can handle sandy or rocky conditions. Avoid heavy, soggy soil to prevent bulb rot.
- Space plants between 6–8 inches apart to allow proper air circulation and prevent overcrowding.
- Flowers in summer.
- Apply a layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Opening Plant Material
- Containers - Completely saturate all container plants by putting in a larger container of water until it stops bubbling, then remove. You’re now ready to plant.
Planting containers
- Plant in spring and fall
- Slide plant from pot by tapping on the bottom of the pot.
- With shovel or knife trim bottom 2" off of the root ball for plants in plastic containers.
- Dig a hole no deeper than the depth of the container and 6"" or more, making sure it’s wider on the sides.
- Rotate the plant to the proper position. Never lift or move plants by the tops.
- Place the root ball in the hole.
- Notice where the base of the trunk flairs out from the tree. This is called the root flair. This root flair should show when the tree is planted. If necessary, add soil under the ball so the root flair is exposed.
- Place fertilizer packets into the bottom of the hole (if purchased). *Use Our Recommended Fertilizer.
- Backfill the hole with soil, making sure the top of the root ball is visible and slightly higher than the soil around it.
- Firm the soil around the plant. Water well to settle soil around the root ball.
Pruning - After Planting
- Containers - Although it is not essential for containers to be pruned after planting, a light pruning for shape, to remove any broken branches from shipping, or to thin out a heavily branched plant will help in the transplanting process and in the appearance of your new planting.
Pruning - Through-out the Season
- Blue Eddy Allium generally doesn’t need a lot of pruning. Only trim off dead or damaged leaves and stems throughout the growing season as needed.
- Once the flowers fade, you can remove the spent blooms to keep the plant tidy, though it’s not strictly necessary.
- After the growing season, cut back the yellowing foliage to about 2–3 inches above the ground. This helps the plant conserve energy for the next season.
- Overcrowded clumps can be divided in fall, replanting immediately.
Planting & Handling Help
Download our Planting and Handling Guide below to plan for a successful arrival and install of your plants. Be sure to water all plants as soon as they arrive and every day until you’re ready to plant. Keep any bare root bundles in a shady, cool spot with the roots covered at all times.
Learn More
Watch our videos on handling bare root plants, how your order is prepared for shipment and more.
Plant Sizing
What is the difference between Containers, Grow Bags, Bare Root, and Balled & Burlap (B&B)?
Shipping Times
Our FedEx and local shipping times depend on two factors, one is by the region and the second is the type of product being shipped. For example, small fruits are only shipped in spring, but majority of our perennials are shipped from spring until fall. Keep in mind the dates below act as a general guide. Due to unpredictable weather, staffing, inventory and industry demands these timelines can change. Therefore, we cannot guarantee any of these times.
Shipping Dates by Region*
Northern Cold Region: April 22nd - November 7th
Northern Region: April 15th - November 7th
Middle Region: April 1st - November 7th
Southern Region: March 15th - November 7th
Local Delivery (small radius from Waterloo, WI): April 22nd - November 7th
Shipping Dates by Season*
Spring Shipping: Region Start Date (above) - May
Fall Shipping: September - November
Due to unpredictable weather, these times may vary. Some varieties are exceptions due to heat and plant health reasons. Enter your shipping zip code at the top of this page and be sure to check the shipping information on each product before you add it to your cart. If the product is too large or restricted in your state, you will not be able to checkout with that item in your cart.