Allium stellatum

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Common Name:  Prairie Onion, Autumn Onion 

Full to part sun, medium to dry moisture level, prefers rocky or sandy soil.  1-1.5 ft. height, blooms summer to fall, pink/red flowers, re-seeds readily.

Germination Code: C(60)

Native Region:  Middle Tennessee

Occurs naturally in rocky soils on limestone bluffs.  Very similar in appearance to Nodding Pink Onion.  Easy from seed. Attracts butterflies and bees.