Nodding Onion
Allium cernuum
Landscape Focus
A fine-textured filler perennial used to provide soft color and pollinator support in sunny or lightly shaded plantings.
Plant Details
Soil Type: Loam, Sand
Soil Moisture: Dry, Medium
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
Height: 1' - 2'
Spacing: 12" - 18"
Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: June, July
Root Type: Bulb
Benefits: Butterflies, Pollinators, Deer Resistant
Plant Description
Nodding Onion is easily recognized by its drooping clusters of pink bell-shaped flowers. It adapts well to a range of soils and tolerates partial shade. This species reseeds gently and works well in prairie edges and rock gardens. Maintenance is minimal, requiring only occasional cleanup.
Nodding Onion
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