Canada Onion
Allium canadense
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
8"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 32 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles, flies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Canada onion is a native bulb that produces slender, grass-like foliage and delicate white to pink flower clusters in early summer. This low-growing perennial naturalizes easily and can form small colonies over time through underground bulbs.
In an HOA neighborhood
Canada Onion takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Grass-like appearance can look weedy
- Foliage dies back messily in summer
- May spread beyond intended areas
Wildlife value
The small flowers attract various pollinators including native bees, beetles, and flies during its June to July bloom period.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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