Sanborn's Onion

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Sanborn's Onion (Allium sanbornii var. sanbornii) is a rare native perennial herb that grows in Central and Northern California, primarily in the Cascade Range Foothills and Sierra Nevada Foothill region. It tends to grow in rocky outcrops, at elevations from 1000-4600 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

Color

Pink

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Sunset Zones

7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Natural setting

Site type

Rocky outcrops

Plant communities

Chaparral, Foothill Woodland, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 7 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Ipsilon Dart

Agrotis ipsilon

Fruit-Tree Leafroller Moth

Archips argyrospila

Alfalfa Looper Moth

Autographa californica

Subterranean Dart

Feltia subterranea

Alternative names

Common names:

Sanborn's Allium

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