Allium canadense
Wild Garlic, Wild Onion
Sparse cluster of grass-like leaves and its flowering stalk grow from a bulb. From between leaves rises a stem topped by a dome-like cluster of star-shaped pink or whitish flowers; plant has strong onion-like odor. This is the most common native onion in Illinois prairies.
- Height: 8" – 12"
- Width: 8" – 12"
- Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
- Flower Color: Pink
- Bloom Time: May, June
- Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
Plant Characteristics
-
Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
-
Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
-
Plant Habit
- Upright
-
Light Conditions
- Sun to Part Shade
-
Native Plant Community
- Dry Prairie
- Mesis Prairie
- Woodland
-
Flower Color
- Pink
-
Flower Hue
- Light
-
Flower Type
- Umbel
-
Flower Height
- 8" to 12"
-
Foliage Color
- Green
-
Leaf Texture
- Medium
-
Flower Form
- Single
-
Flower Size
- 1/4" or Less
-
Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
-
Prune Time
- Jan/Feb/March
-
Growth Rate
- Average
-
Origin
- 90 Miles From Mg
-
Divide
- Every Five Years or Longer
