Allium unifolium

Common Name:

Plant Type:
Bulbous perennial
Family:
Liliaceae (The Lily Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
1 foot high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Spring

Flower Color:
Deep pink
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to no watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 10 degrees F. or less

This is certainly one of the showiest and most easily grown of our native bulbs, quickly forming many-stemmed colonies. It has narrow, flattened 6-12 inch leaves and large clusters of pink blossoms on 1-2 foot stems, appearing in late spring. Summer dormant and drought tolerant.