Allium stellatum Prairie Onion

• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Sun Exposure: Partial sun to full sun
• Soil Moisture: Medium dry
• Height: 18 inches
• Spread: 6 inches
• Bloom Color: pinkish purple
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Deer Resistance: yes

Prairie Onion is draught tolerant. This plant should be planted where it doesn’t have to compete with more aggressive plants.  It is an edible onion, although commercial onion has a better flavor. This plant is not native to Kentucky.