Narrowleaf Allium

Allium amplectens

a close up of a narrowleaf allium inflorescence. Each flower has 6 white pointy-tipped petals with pinkish mid-veins and anthers are purple.

Plant Description

Clusters of white to pale pink flowers at the top of a naked stem. Forms lovely drifts that buzz with pollinators and butterflies in spring. Bulbs, greens, and flowers are sometimes eaten or used as flavoring.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Forb
Habitats	Hillsides Little Habitats Residential yards Upland prairies
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Fine Poorly drained Well drained
Special Uses	Attracts birds Attracts hummingbirds Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms July Blooms June Blooms May Deer resistant Flowering Flowers pink Flowers white Herbaceous Ornamental Produces bulbs Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds
Shade Preference	Full sun
Mature Height	6-12"