Fool’s Onion

Triteleia hyacinthina

• Description: Perennial herb up to 70cm tall. Leaves are grass-like, flowers are white to light blue, in clusters on a long stem.
• Habitat: Open, grassy areas at low elevations, and coastal bluffs.
• Pairs with: Camas, sea blush, death camas, monkeyflowers, and chocolate lily.
• Fun Fact:  Fool’s onion looks a bit like an onion, but doesn’t smell or taste like one. Its delightful white flowers are an excellent addition to a wildflower meadow.