Allium stellatum Seeds (Praire Onion)

The Prairie Onion, or Allium stellatum, is a native plant species found in the central and western parts of North America. Also known as Wild Onion or Autumn Onion, it is a perennial herb that grows from bulbs. The plant produces tall, slender stems topped with spherical clusters of pink to purple flowers in the summer months. The mature plant typically reaches a height of 1 to 2 feet. Allium stellatum seeds can be planted in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.

Growing Allium stellatum from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Highland, Humid Continental, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Semiarid, Subarctic, Tundra
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Pink

Germinating Praire Onion Flower Seeds

To germinate Allium stellatum, you can plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mix, covering them lightly, and keep them consistently moist. Provide bright indirect light and maintain temperatures between 60-70°F. Germination typically occurs within 2-3 weeks.

We source all of our Allium stellatum seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Praire Onion seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Praire Onion seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Allium stellatum seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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