Hooker’s onion (Allium hookeri) is a bulbous (or similar) plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant is commonly known as Hooker’s onion.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 1-2 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Hooker’s onion
Scientific name: Allium hookeri
Plant type: Bulbs
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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| Spring | ||||
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How to plant Hooker’s onion (Allium hookeri) – Manseok Kim, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
