Allium cernuum
Nodding Wild Onion
Grass-like foliage with elegant nodding flower heads. Early summer pinkish-purple flowers attract bees and parasitic wasps. Can be used in cultivated beds in masses.
- Height: 12" – 18"
- Width: 8" – 12"
- Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
- Flower Color: Pink
- Bloom Time: June, July, August, September
- Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
Plant Characteristics
-
Attributes
- Salt Tolerant
- Green Roof Semi Intensive
-
Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
-
Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
-
Plant Habit
- Upright
-
Light Conditions
- Sun to Part Shade
-
Native Plant Community
- Dry Prairie
- Mesic Prairie
-
Flower Color
- Pink
-
Flower Hue
- Light
-
Flower Type
- Umbel
-
Flower Height
- 18" to 24"
-
Foliage Color
- Green
-
Leaf Texture
- Medium
-
Flower Form
- Single
-
Flower Size
- 1/4" or Less
-
Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
-
Prune Time
- Jan/Feb/March
-
Growth Rate
- Fast
-
Origin
- 90 Miles From Mg
-
Divide
- Every Five Years or Longer
