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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches
Fruit: Other: Globose, 3-sectioned capsules, each section containing 2 black seeds.
Fruiting Time: Fall
Late fall or early winter
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: White with pink or purple stripes
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Uses: Suitable for forage

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Common names
  • Wild Onion

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photo credit: H. Zell

photo credit: H. Zell

photo credit: H. Zell

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