Allium cernuum

Nodding Wild Onion

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.032.050

One of our North American native wildflowers, this ornamental onion is an easy and reliable plant for edging the border, the rock garden or lightly shaded woodland. Plants form a low grassy clump of leaves, bearing upright stems with nodding clusters of soft pink to lilac flowers in early summer. Nice for cutting. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring or fall. Self-sown seedlings may also be moved while still small. Flowers are attractive to butterflies. Drought tolerant once established.

Further details for
Allium cernuum

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun or
Partial Shade

Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Light Pink
  Mauve/Lilac
  Mixed

Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage Color
Deep Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Wild Flower
  Woodland

Flower Head Size
Medium

Height
25-30 cm
10-12 inches

Spread
20-30 cm
8-12 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Slow

Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.