The cellpacks of Allium ‘Millenium’ that I ordered last fall for the Alice Austen House garden on Staten Island arrived in April this year. They did not look promising. Beneath stubby leaves their ...

The Perennial Plant Association consists of professionals in the herbaceous perennial industry. The association selects a different perennial each year based on several criteria, including low ...

For decades, the Perennial Plant Association has awarded one plant as the “Perennial Plant of the Year.” Factors such as the plant’s relevance, traits, popularity and usefulness help decide the winner ...

I’ve often thought that ornamental onions were disadvantaged merely by dint of their name. If you refer to them as “onions”, we’re inclined to think stew. If called by their botanical name, Allium, ...

If you hurry, there’s still time to bury a handful of allium “Millenium” bulbs for summer 2018 blooms.

Serendipity is the perfect name for a fairly new ornamental onion or Allium. Let me explain. Millenium, a great new ornamental onion was chosen in 2018 as the Perennial Plant of the Year. I didn’t try ...

Most of us are familiar with spring blooming alliums like Drumstick, Gladiator, Pinball Wizard, Hair and the giant Globemaster. Starting in late April, they bloom in shades of purple, pink, white and ...

The Perennial Plant Association (PPA) selected its 2018 Perennial Plant of the Year: Allium ‘Millenium’ (yes, that’s Millenium with just one n). This announcement continues to show the focus on ...

Allium ‘Millenium’ (registered and spelled with one “n”) was selected by the Perennial Plant Association as the “2018 Plant of the Year.” I remember when I first saw this plant on a garden tour ...