Nodding Onion

Nodding Onion

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Nodding Onion
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Nodding Onion

Nodding Onion
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Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum) sends up slender stems topped with loose clusters of small, bell shaped flowers that nod toward the ground. The flowers are usually rose pink, sometimes white, and bloom in summer. Its graceful shape is a lovely fit for rocky gardens, meadow edges, and open woodland plantings.

Growing Conditions

Sun exposureFull sun, Part sun
Soil moistureDry, Medium
Mature height2.0 ft
Mature spread1.0 ft
Bloom period
June, July
Flower color
Pink
Natural habitat
Dry slopes & ridges, Shale barrens & rocky outcrops, Limestone woodlands & glades
Planting & Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade in dry to medium, well drained soil. Nodding Onion naturally grows on rocky slopes, ledges, and in open woods, and is a good choice for sunny gardens with lean or gravelly soil. It blooms in summer, usually July and August.
Ecology & Wildlife
The summer flowers provide nectar for native bees and other pollinators. Like other onions, the leaves and flowers have a noticeable onion scent.
Seed & Plant Provenance
N/A

Estimated availability: Spring 2027

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