Allium cernuum
nodding onion
Nodding onion is a uniquely charismatic garden plant, with sleek, gently curling leaves that give rise to stems of nodding pink flowers, forming mid-summer and persisting until August. As with most of the genus, this species emits a pleasant onion scent.
Height: 12-18 in
Spread: 8-14 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Bloom Color: Pink
Characteristics & Attributes
Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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Ornamental Interest
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Attracts Wildlife
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Tolerance
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Additional Attributes
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Landscape Use
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North American Distribution

Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust

Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust