Hooker’s Onion (Allium acuminatum)

Hooker's onion is a small wild onion that thrives in dry, rocky areas. It has showy umbels of pink to magenta-purple flowers on a leafless stem up to 1' tall, growing from a small bulb. After setting seed, the plant goes dormant until the following spring. Hooker's onion is a great addition to rock gardens and dry sunny meadows.

Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Soil & Moisture: Dry, rocky, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established.
Mature Size: Up to 1' tall
Bloom Time: Late spring to mid-summer
Edible: Yes (bulbs, leaves, flowers) * NOTE: Edibility of wild plants often depends on the preparation of the plant. Always do your own research before consuming wild plants and eat at your own risk.
Wildlife Value: Attracts beneficial insects and pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Native Range & Habitat: Open, dry, rocky hillsides, meadows, grasslands, and forest edges from low to middle elevations. Native from Southern British Columbia, south to California, and east to the Rocky Mountains.
Other Names: Tapertip onion