Allium saxatile, commonly known as Gold Onion, is a perennial herb native to a range of habitats including rocky slopes, steppe grasslands, and open woodlands in European Russia, Belarus, the Caucasus, and the Altai Krai region in Siberia. This species typically forms clumps reaching 10-20 cm in height and width. It features narrow, glossy green leaves and produces dense, globular clusters of star-shaped, golden-yellow flowers in late spring to early summer, which are highly attractive to pollinators.

Gold Onion is valued for its ornamental flowers and its ability to naturalize in the garden, forming impressive drifts over time. It is often used in rock gardens, borders, and as an edging plant due to its compact size and showy blooms. Allium saxatile thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for xeriscaping. While generally pest-free, it can be susceptible to onion fly and thrips. It is also worth noting that all parts of the plant have a strong onion scent when crushed.CC BY-SA 4.0