Prairie onion (Allium stellatum)

Prairie onion

Prairie onion (Allium stellatum) is incredibly easy to grow from seed. However, it usually takes years before you’ll see any flowers on it. If you’re considering growing this lavender and white blossoming plant, you’ll see flowers much sooner if you grow it from bulbs.

Scientific classification

Species

Prairie onion (Allium stellatum)

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Summer, Fall

Bloom Time

5 mm to 8 mm

Flower Size

Pink, Purple, Red

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Culture

Symbolism

Protection, Exorcism, Healing

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Care Guide for Prairie onion

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Prairie onion thrives in moderate moisture environments, enjoying a balance of dryness and rainfall. Weekly watering maintains its health. Adapted to temperate zones, prairie onion can enter dormancy during dry periods to conserve resources.

Fertilize: For optimal growth, prairie onion needs balanced nutrition with fertilizer applied in early spring and lightly in autumn. Follow label dilution rates to prevent over-fertilization, ensuring even distribution while avoiding foliage contact. Proper seasonal adjustments maintain soil health and support healthy flowering without harming beneficial organisms.

Pruning: Prairie onion features ornamental flowers and bulbous growth, needing minimal pruning. Trim dead stems and damaged leaves in early spring to promote growth, and remove spent blooms to aid bulb development. Pruning enhances air circulation and aesthetics, ensuring prairie onion's health and vitality.

Propagation: Prairie onion is a perennial that excels in well-draining soil and can be propagated by division during dormancy. Each bulb section should have at least one growth point for successful growth. Handle gently and replant at the original depth for stability.

Repotting: The prairie onion requires excellent drainage in pots to thrive effectively, ensuring that excess water does not accumulate, which could harm the plant.

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