Allium canadense (NGN)
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.
Width: 8-12 in
Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Time: May,June
Hardiness Zone: 3 TO 9
| Item # | Crop Image | Size | Current Inventory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22475.38 | 38 Flat | 23 |
Plant Characteristics
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Pollinators
• Attracts Wildlife
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Plant Habit
• Upright
Light Conditions
• Sun to Part Shade
Native Plant Community
• Dry Prairie
• Mesic Prairie
• Woodland
Flower Color
• Pink
Flower Hue
• Light
Flower Height
• 8" to 12"
Flower Type
• Umbel
Foliage Color
• Green
Leaf Texture
• Medium
Divide
• Every Five Years or Longer
Prune Time
• Jan/Feb/March
Flower Form
• Single
Flower Size
• 1/4" or Less
Growth Rate
• Average
Possible Substitution Plants
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