High Country Gardens
Red Mohican Allium
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking pest-resistant, pollinator-friendly floral displays.
Elevate your garden with the striking Red Mohican® Allium. This ornamental onion boasts unique bordeaux-red blooms tipped with fragrant white florets, creating a vibrant focal point. Perfect for fall planting, it returns year after year, attracting pollinators like butterflies and bees. Its resistance to deer, rabbits, and rodents makes it a low-maintenance choice for eye-catching landscapes. These versatile flowers are also excellent for both fresh-cut arrangements and dried bouquets, adding beauty indoors.
$6.74
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
16
/ 3101
#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-71%
Below average
USDA Hardiness Zones
49
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking dramatic vertical structure and sophisticated color
- Landowners managing landscapes prone to deer and rodent browsing
- Pollinator advocates and floral arrangers wanting long-lasting blooms
Who should skip it
- Gardeners wanting year-round lush, green foliage
- Planners prioritizing long-season color in their garden beds
- Budget-conscious buyers planning extensive mass plantings
Performance breakdown
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer, rabbits, and rodents from your garden beds.
Pollinator Impact
Highly effective at drawing butterflies and bees to your landscape.
Maintenance Level
Drought-tolerant perennial that thrives with minimal ongoing care.
Visual Impact
Striking bordeaux-red blooms create a dramatic focal point in any garden.
Floral Versatility
Excellent structure for both fresh-cut arrangements and dried bouquets.
Hardiness Range
Broad adaptability across USDA zones four through nine.
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
4-9
Mature Height
36-48 inches tall
Planting Depth
5 inches deep
Spacing
9 bulbs per square foot
Ships As
Bulb
Native To
Mediterranean
Sun Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Burgundy and White
Features
- Unique bordeaux-red blooms with white tips
- Long bloom time and naturalizes easily
- Fragrant blooms for cut or dried flowers
- Attracts butterflies and bees
- Resistant to deer, rabbits, and rodents
- Low maintenance and drought tolerant
- Perennial for year-after-year blooms
- Pest resistant
What customers say
The Red Mohican Allium is celebrated for its exceptional quality and striking visual design. Customers consistently report reliable performance, with bulbs showing high success rates and vigorous growth year after year. Its unique deep red color and architectural shape are significant attractions, effectively turning garden spaces into captivating focal points. This variety offers outstanding aesthetic impact, making it a highly valued addition to any perennial bed. It truly elevates garden appeal with its dependable beauty and distinctive form, providing lasting visual interest.
Know before you buy
These bulbs should be planted in the fall. This allows them to establish their root systems before the ground freezes, ensuring they are ready to bloom in early summer.
Yes, Red Mohican is a perennial. As long as they are planted in an appropriate hardiness zone (4-9) and provided with proper drainage, they will return and naturalize in your garden year after year.
They are an excellent choice for gardens prone to animal damage. The bulbs and foliage are naturally resistant to deer, rabbits, and rodents, making them a low-maintenance option for unprotected areas.
Absolutely. Their unique bordeaux-red blooms and white tips make them striking in fresh-cut bouquets. They also hold their structure well, making them a great candidate for dried floral arrangements.
Red Mohican Alliums perform best in full sun to partial shade. For the most vibrant blooms and strongest stems, aim for a location that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
You should plant the bulbs approximately 5 inches deep. Proper planting depth is essential for protecting the bulb during winter and ensuring the tall stems have enough support as they grow to their mature height of 36-48 inches.
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