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 pseudojaponicum is a rarely available, autumn flowering Allium with white ball cluster flowers. Originates from S. Korea and Japan.