If you’re looking for a plant that combines architectural "cool factor" with iron-clad toughness, the 'Millennium' Allium is a superstar. Unlike the spring-blooming bulbs you plant in the fall, this is a true herbaceous perennial that stays green and lush all summer. I love this plant because it produces perfectly round, 2-inch globes of rosy-purple flowers that look like something out of a Dr. Seuss book. These "lollipops" of color hover on sturdy stems above a tidy mound of glossy, strap-like green foliage that smells faintly of onions when crushed. For our Prescott gardeners, 'Millennium' is a dream come true. It was actually named the Perennial Plant of the Year because it is virtually indestructible. It’s incredibly drought-tolerant, loves our intense Arizona sun, and is one of the most deer and rabbit-resistant plants you can buy—wildlife generally stays far away from that onion-scented foliage! It’s a pollinator magnet, drawing in butterflies and honeybees by the dozens. Plant it in a mass for a dramatic "sea of globes" or use it to edge a sunny walkway where its tidy, upright habit will stay looking sharp all season long. #MilleniumAllium #OrnamentalOnion #PollinatorMagnet #DeerResistant #WattersGardenCenter
