Fraser's onion
Allium fraseri
Last reviewed: August 2026
Fraser's onion (Allium fraseri) is a perennial forb native to CO, KS, NE, NM and 4 more states. It blooms in March, April, and May. The flowers draw bees. It reads as an intentional, HOA-friendly planting in the right spot.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
8"–16" H × 3"–6" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
CO, KS, NE, NM and 4 more states
Pollinators
bees
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A small bulbous perennial with slender, grass-like leaves and a rounded cluster of tiny star-shaped, pale pink flowers held on a wiry, leafless stalk. Best massed in small drifts for spring interest.
Growing Fraser's onion
Grow Fraser's onion in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 8 to 16 inches tall and spread 3 to 6 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Fraser's onion is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, mid zone.
- foliage dies back and disappears after bloom, leaving a temporary gap
Wildlife value
Its spring flower clusters offer an early-season nectar source for bees.
Common questions
- How much sun does Fraser's onion need?
- Fraser's onion grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Fraser's onion bloom?
- Fraser's onion blooms in March, April, and May.
- Where is Fraser's onion native?
- Fraser's onion (Allium fraseri) is native to CO, KS, NE, NM and 4 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Fraser's onion attract?
- Fraser's onion draws bees.
- Is Fraser's onion HOA-friendly?
- Fraser's onion is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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