Allium 'Medusa' ~ Medusa Ornamental Onion size-20-ft Heavy blooms of button flowers

Heavy blooms of button flowers with massive white petal-like brackets that create the illusion of hand-sized flowers bloom from late spring into summer attracting butterflies

A heavy profusion of lavender purple flowers that bloom on bare branches in early spring before the foliage comes in attracting butterflies

rich well-drained soils

IMAGE:  Forest & Kim Starr

Sarah's Favorite Crape Myrtle is a deciduous  tree with dark cinnamon exfoliating bark

Allium 'Medusa' ~ Medusa Ornamental Onion size-20-ft Heavy blooms of button flowersAllium 'Medusa' is a perennial plant known for its distinctive, snake like foliage that twists and turns, hence the name 'Medusa'. In late summer to early fall, it produces round clusters of light purple flowers that sit atop slender, upright stems. These blooms can add a pop of color to your garden and are also attractive to butterflies and bees. This plant prefers full sun and well drained soil. It's also drought tolerant, making it a good choice