Allium cernuum
$22.00 / 1G AB
Nodding Onion ·
Description
Allium cernuum, commonly known as Nodding Onion, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its pink flowers during summer. It typically matures 0.5–2 feet tall and 4–12 inches wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is North America. Pollinators and songbirds are attracted to the plant. In the landscape, it works well in border, mass planting, and small groups. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to black walnut, drought, and poor soil.
Benefits
Adds structure, texture, and seasonal interest to garden plantings.
Features
Allium cernuum produces pink flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
Usage/Use
Garden and landscape planting
| Allium cernuum | |
| Nodding Onion | |
| No | |
| Full Sun, Part Sun; Average Soil. Water regularly during establishment and adjust care to site conditions. | |
| Northern Hemisphere, especially Eurasia; species-dependent | |
| Locally Native | |
| Yes | |
| North America | |
| Yes |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 4-9; site and winter moisture can affect performance. | |
| Full Sun, Part Sun | |
| Loam | |
| Infrequent Monthly | |
| 1 - 2 ft | |
| 1 - 1 ft |
| Yes | |
| Longtime | |
| Mid-Summer | |
| Mild | |
| Pink | |
| Green Shades | |
| Green | |
| Foliage varies by cultivar; refer to the plant label for distinctive color and texture. | |
| Insignificant | |
| Pollinators | |
| Border Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Border or Bed | |
| None | |
| Clump Forming | |
| Average | |
| Spring, Summer | |
| Summer | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Soil | |
| Well-drained soil | |
| Water regularly during establishment, then according to the plant’s moisture preference. | |
| To Maintain Appearance | |
| For Plant Health | |
| Low |