Prairie Onion (Allium) - 1 Gallon Pot
$25.88
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Prairie Onion (Allium) - 1 Gallon Pot
$25.88
Sale price
$25.88
Regular price
$31.00
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Description
Prairie Onion
Allium stellatum
Other Names: Autumn Onion, Pink Wild Onion, Glade Onion, Cliff Onion
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 3a-8b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Perennial
Height at Maturity: 12-18"
Width at Maturity: 12-15"
Spacing: 12" for groupings or solid borders; 3' for space between plants
Spacing: 12" for groupings or solid borders; 3' for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Clump
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Lavender or Pink shades
Flower Size: 2-3" diameter
Flowering Period: Mid Summer to Early Fall
Flower Type: Single, in globe-shaped clusters
Fragrant Flowers: -
Foliage Color: Green
Fragrant Foliage: Yes, onion-scented
Berries: -
Berry Color: -
Sun Needs: Full Sun (6 or more hours of sunlight daily)
Water Needs: Average, very low when established
Soil Type: Clay (well-draining), Loam, Sand, Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist But Well Drained; drought tolerant when established
Soil pH: Does best in 5.5 - 6.5, but will grow in 5.5 to 7.5 (Acid to Alkaline)
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Butterflies, Beneficial Pollinators, Hummingbirds, Visual Attention
Resistances: Cold Temperatures (-40F), Deer, Disease, Drought (when established), Dry Soil (when established), Humidity, Insect, Rabbit
Description
When the spring to early summer flowering perennials are winding their bloom down for the season, the beautiful Prairie Onion, Allium stellatum, is just getting started. From mid-summer through early fall, it features globe-shaped clusters of pretty pink or lavender flowers atop sturdy stems floating above a grassy foliage clump. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators will surely notice and feed on the flowers, which are also excellent for cutting and last up to two weeks in a vase. Very easy to grow, Prairie Onion is highly drought tolerant when established, and you might be happy to know the deer and rabbits turn their nose up to it. It is a lovely perennial that adds unique flower form and pleasing color and texture to the garden.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing 12 to 18 inches tall and 12 to 15 inches wide, the Prairie Onion is ideal as an accent in smaller garden spaces and containers. It can be planted in groupings or as a border in perennial and herb gardens. It is a fine addition to perennial gardens, beneficial pollinator gardens, hummingbird gardens, cut flower gardens, native plant gardens, purple theme gardens, cottage gardens, butterfly gardens, and rock gardens.
Growing Preferences
Prairie Onion is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil of average fertility. It is highly drought tolerant when established. It will thrive in full sun or part shade. Five or more hours of sunlight daily is suggested. Avoid constantly soggy or wet soils.
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