Allium cernuum 

Sun to Part Sun

Zone: 3 - 9

Height: 12-18"

Pastel lilac-pink flowers, Nodding Onion survives in challenging sites. Native to the US, this diminutive 1-2' Allium thrives on rocky outcrops, dry woodlands, and bone dry prairies. In the garden tuck a handful here and there, among rockery, in the woodland popping up through Carex foliage, nestled up against a tree trunk, or in the sunny rock garden.

Allium schoenoprassum 

Full Sun

Zone: 3 - 9

Height: 12"

Chives are used for mild onion flavoring in salads, dips, sauces and soups. They grow well in any garden soil in full sun. They grow 12” tall and have pink flowers in June through July. As well as being edible they are also a nice addition to any garden, and are suitable for a rock garden or the border. The flowers are also edible and have a mild onion flavor.

Allium thunbergii 'Ozawa' 

Sun to Part Sun

Zone: 2 to 9

Height: 6-12"

Strap-like leaves, bright rosy purple flowers on 8-12" stems. Likes moist, well-drained soil and half-day of sun. Late-blooming treasure from Japan.

Allium tuberosum 

Full Sun

Zone: 4 - 9

Height: 10"

This species is also used for salads, dips, sauces and soups. They have a mild garlic flavor and add a nice flavor to any dish. Garlic Chives grow 10” tall with white flowers in June though July.