Allium stellatum (Prairie Onion)

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Also known as Autumn Onion.

Prairie Onion is a bulbous perennials that is quite drought resistant when established. The leaves are flat, narrow, chive-like. It sports charming pinkish or lavender flowers. The flowers can persist for 2-3 weeks. All parts have an oniony smell when cut or bruised. The leaves appear in spring and often die back by the time of flowering.

Prairie Onion is easy to grow in average garden conditions. It tolerates poor, dry or rocky soils. It best grown en masse. Works well  in rock gardens, meadows, native plant gardens, naturalized areas, cottage gardens, perennial gardens or borders.


AT A GLANCE

Texas native
Yes
Water use Low
Sun exposure Sun to part shade
Bloom color Pink, lavender
Bloom time Summer
Mature height 12-18"
Mature spread 6-12"
Attracts Butterflies
Edible Yes
Deer resistant Yes

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 Present in state
 Present in county and native
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state         
 Not present in state
 Present and rare, native in county
 Previously present, now extinct
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)