Allium acuminatum

Tapertip Onion

Family: Amaryllidaceae Amaryllis


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9B
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink, purple, white
Bloom time Early Summer
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, massing
Height 4" to 12" / 10cm to 30cm
Spread 2" to 5" / 5cm to 10cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for dried flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America