Allium cernuum
Nodding Onion
- Edible and ornamental features
- Grass-like foliage and white flowers
- The bulb has strong flavor
- Found on ledges, gravel or wooded slopes
- Category: Perennials, Natives
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 12-18 in
- Spread: 3-6 in
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Attributes
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Edible |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Native |
| • | Naturalizing |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Pollinators |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Allium cernuum
To care for Allium cernuum, ensure it is planted in well-drained soil and receives full sun to partial shade. Water the plant moderately, allowing the soil to dry out between watering to prevent root rot, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote healthy growth.