Textile Onion
Allium textile
Last reviewed: October 2026
Toxicity unknown
Textile Onion (Allium textile) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Textile Onion as toxic to livestock.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–12" H × 4"–8" W
Bloom
May, Jun
Native to
CO, IA, ID, KS and 10 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
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Allium textile is a low-growing native onion that forms compact clumps of narrow, grass-like foliage. It produces small clusters of pink to purple flowers in late spring to early summer, adding delicate color to rock gardens and dry areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
Textile Onion is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: foundation, mid zone.
- Very small size may appear sparse in large plantings
- Foliage dies back after blooming and can look dormant
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees and beetles during its bloom period in May and June. Its small stature makes it less significant for wildlife habitat but still provides nectar for pollinators.
Common questions
- How much sun does Textile Onion need?
- Textile Onion grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Textile Onion bloom?
- Textile Onion blooms in May and June.
- Where is Textile Onion native?
- Textile Onion (Allium textile) is native to CO, IA, ID, KS and 10 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Textile Onion toxic to livestock?
- The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Textile Onion as toxic to livestock.
- What pollinators does Textile Onion attract?
- Textile Onion draws bees and beetles.
- Is Textile Onion HOA-friendly?
- Textile 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.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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