Purdy's Onion

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Purdy's Onion (Allium fimbriatum var. purdyi) is a rare native perennial herb that grows in Central and Northern California, primarily in the North Coast and North Coast Range regions. It tends to grow in dry slopes and flats, at elevations from 1000-8900 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

Color

Pink

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Moderate

Sunset Zones

7, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21

Natural setting

Site type

Dry slopes and flats

Plant communities

Chaparral, Foothill Woodland

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 6 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Ipsilon Dart

Agrotis ipsilon

Alfalfa Looper Moth

Autographa californica

Salt Marsh Moth

Estigmene acrea

Subterranean Dart

Feltia subterranea

Alternative names

Common names:

Purdy's Fringed Onion

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