Common Name
Wild onion
Meadow onion
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Additional Info
Habitat: Floodplain forests and wet meadows, usually in base-rich soils, less frequently in weedy, disturbed alluvial habitats. Infrequent to locally common throughout; mostly absent from the outer coastal Plain.
Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Bulbs may be eaten by wild turkeys.
Flower Color
Cream/White
Pink
Purple/lavender
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Recommended for
Tolerates
Nurseries that may carry live plant