Fraser's onion
Allium fraseri
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
8"–16" H × 3"–6" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
AL, GA
Pollinators
bees
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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.
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 AL, GA, per the USDA PLANTS Database 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 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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