Olympic Onion

Allium crenulatum

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Genus:
Allium
Species:
Allium crenulatum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may, jun, jul
Bloom Colors:
Pink

Native Range

United States: Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia

Reported Fauna Sightings

Bees: Fernald cuckoo bumble bee (Bombus flavidus), Fernald cuckoo bumble bee (Bombus flavidus)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky slopes and open woodlands