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Ambassador Ornamental Onion

Allium 'Ambassador'

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Overview

The Allium 'Ambassador', or Ambassador Ornamental Onion, features striking spherical, deep purple blooms with a diameter of up to 8 inches, atop sturdy stems that can reach 3-4 feet in height. This perennial offers a dramatic display in late spring to early summer, favoring full sun and well-draining soil. Hardiness zones 4-8. Ideal for adding height and color to borders, attracts pollinators while deterring deer and rodents.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–8Climate Temperate
Ambassador Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Ambassador') — features striking spherical
Ambassador Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Ambassador') — deep purple blooms with a diameter of up to 8 inchesAmbassador Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Ambassador') — atop sturdy stems that can reach 3-4 feet in heightAmbassador Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Ambassador') — This perennial offers a dramatic display in late spring to early summerAmbassador Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Ambassador') — favoring full sun and well-draining soilAmbassador Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Ambassador') — Ideal for adding height and color to borders, attracts pollinators while deterring deer and rodents

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Ambassador Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Ambassador') — features striking spherical
Ambassador Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Ambassador') — deep purple blooms with a diameter of up to 8 inches
Ambassador Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Ambassador') — atop sturdy stems that can reach 3-4 feet in height
Ambassador Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Ambassador') — This perennial offers a dramatic display in late spring to early summer
Ambassador Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Ambassador') — favoring full sun and well-draining soil
Ambassador Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Ambassador') — Ideal for adding height and color to borders, attracts pollinators while deterring deer and rodents

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