Prairie Onion, Autumn Onion

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Prairie Onion, Autumn Onion Allium stellatum Full to part sun, medium to dry moisture level, prefers rocky or sandy soil.  1-1.5 ft. height, blooms summer to fall, pink/red flowers, re-seeds readily. Germination Code:  C(60) Native Region:  Only occurs in Middle Tennessee in 4 counties — Davidson, Wilson, Rutherford and Maury. Designated an Endangered Species in Tennessee.  Occurs naturally in rocky soils on limestone bluffs.  Not particularly aggressive and cannot compete with larger more aggressive plants.  Very similar in appearance to Nodding Pink Onion.  Easy from seed. Attracts butterflies and bees. flower;sun;medium;rocky flower;sun;medium;sand flower;sun;dry;rocky flower;sun;dry;sand flower;sun/shade;medium;rocky flower;sun/shade;medium;sand flower;sun/shade;dry;rocky flower;sun/shade;dry;sand