[4][5] The leaves die back as the rounded umbel of pink to purple flowers[4] forms at the end of the scape in the summer.

The species name stellatum is botanical Latin for "starry", and refers to the umbels.

[6][7] The plant ranges from Ontario and Saskatchewan south to Tennessee and Texas.

[8][9] Allium stellatum grows in rocky, sandy soil.

[10] A. stellatum attracts small bees and flies to its foliage.