Common Name
Nodding onion
Scientific Name
Allium cernuum
Ground Cover
No
Evergreen
No
Plant Form
Herbs
Max Height (ft)
2.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Additional Info
Habitat: Rock outcrops, woodlands, and dry forests on mafic, calcareous, or shaley substrates; at higher elevations, it is more tolerant of nutrient-poor substrates and occurs in various forested and open habitats such as meadows. Common in the mountains; rare in the piedmont.
Wildlife value: In June to Aug. the nodding clusters of pink flowers appear and are attractive to pollinators.
Notes: Drought-tolerant once established and easy to grow. The plant will grow 1-2 feet tall with long grass-like foliage.
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Grassland Species
No
Riparian Buffer Species?
No
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Bloom Month
June
July
August
Deer Resitant
No
Low Maintenance
No
Climate-smart plant
No
Good Choice for Public Spaces
No
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
No
Supports Pollinators
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Carries Live Plant (may not be in stock)
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