Allium Species, Wild Redskin Onion

Alliumhaematochiton

Genus
Allium (AL-ee-um)
Species
haematochiton (hem-at-oh-KY-tun)
Synonym
Allium californicum
Allium marvinii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

Native to California, this onion has a white to deep-red outer covering.

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Willoughby's Leafcutter Bee
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Willoughby's Leafcutter Bee
(Megachile willughbiella)
Ring-necked Duck
(Aythya collaris)