Taper-tip Onion: The 148th Flower of Spring & Summer! (2 more inset images)

What a gorgeous new discovery to find on our property! I was amazed to learn that this is a kind of onion! You may be surprised to find that the "Allium" family is full of lovely species which are very popular garden flowers. I like how the edges of these petals appear to be frosted with sugar!

Taper-tip Onions are the most common wild onion in the Pacific Northwest. It ranges in color from palest pink to hot pink, as well as this beautiful hot magenta. It prefers dry habitats and grows fairly low to the ground, about 6"-10" high. The bulbs were eaten by Native Americans as part of their diet.

If you would like to know more about this flower, Wiki has a page here: Wiki: Taper-tip Onion (Allium acuminatum)