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.