oneleaf onion

Allium unifolium

BulbAmaryllidaceae

RHS AGM 2002

oneleaf onion
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantFragrantEdible
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall
Habit
Herb
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Bloom color
White , pink
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

BorderLow maintenance

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

Oneleaf onion (Allium unifolium) is a bulb for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is typically grown as an annual. It ranks among the more cold-hardy crops, and with some winter protection it keeps growing through light freezes. This plant likes full sun to part shade and average to moist soil of most types. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. The fragrant white or pink flowers attract bees and butterflies.

Pairs well with Lemon balm, Holy basil, and Gentian.

Native range

Europe, Corse, Krym, Sardegna, and 2 more places. See all 6

Europe, Corse, Krym, Sardegna, Sicilia, and Türkiye.