wild onion
Scientific name: Allium canadense L.
Family: Amaryllidaceae
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Flowering time: June to July
Height: 30-60m
Growing conditions: partial shade and moist soil
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Description
The wild onion is quite difficult to spot for much of the year because its chive-like leaves are easily camouflaged amongst grass.
How to identify: Onion blossoms are white or light pink flowers blooming among the thin, long leaves of wild onions and give off an oniony-garlic scent. The flowers are star-shaped and measure approximately a half inch across.
How to propagate: Propagate by seed or bulb
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Other common names;
Flowering time: June to July
Height: 30-60m
Growing conditions: partial shade and moist soil
Nectar source for:
Food source for:
Description
The wild onion is quite difficult to spot for much of the year because its chive-like leaves are easily camouflaged amongst grass.
How to identify: Onion blossoms are white or light pink flowers blooming among the thin, long leaves of wild onions and give off an oniony-garlic scent. The flowers are star-shaped and measure approximately a half inch across.
How to propagate: Propagate by seed or bulb