Allium acuminatum, also known as the tapertip onion or Hooker's onion, is a perennial wildflower native to North America. It is found the Western United States and Canada. It has been reported from every state west of the Rocky Mountains, plus British Columbia.

The seeds grow to produce plants and bulbs. The bulbs are spherical, less than 2 cm across and smelling like onions. The flowers are up to 40 cm tall, comprised of an umbel with as many as 40 flowers. The flowers are pink to purple with yellow anthers. Its native habitats include open, rocky slopes, among brush and pines.

The onions were eaten by first peoples in southern British Columbia. They were harvested in either early spring or late fall and usually cooked in pits. Both the bulb and the flowering stalk are edible; however, in the culinary arts, the stalk possesses a more pleasant flavour. Has some toxic properties and may be harmful if eaten in large quantities.

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 5-9

Height: 16", 40cm

Location: Sun

Seeds per packet: 20

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