These are species and varieties of onions with that do not grow very tall, and may be suited to use in a rock garden or riased bed, or growing in pots. They have clusters of flowers with pointed petals, which may be white, pink, purple, blue or, in a few cases, yellow.

Allium cyatophorum var. farreri is a small plant, suitable for growing in a rockery or raised bed. It makes a compact clump of grassy leaves and has nodding clusters of deep purple flowers.