Allium cernuum

Nodding Onion

Found on ledges, in dry meadows, gravel, rocky or wooded slopes, this delicate onion has gently nodding pink flowers in late spring. Beautiful in the garden or naturalized in a meadow. Easy, dependable and very drought tolerant once established.

Height

10-12 Inches

Spread

8-10 Inches

Bloom Color

Pink

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

Interesting Notes

Easy to identify by its distinctive, nodding, pastel lilac-pink flowers, Nodding Onion survives in challenging sites. Native to the US, this diminutive 1-2' Allium thrives on rocky outcrops, dry woodlands, and bone dry prairies. In the garden tuck a handful here and there, among rockery, in the woodland popping up through Carex foliage, nestled up against a tree trunk, or in the sunny rock garden. It readily reseeds. If this is not desired, deadhead when the flowers fade. Niche Gardens

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Full sun in moist, average or dry soil. Very easy to grow and drought tolerant once established. Will tolerate light shade, but will give best show in full sun.

Good Companions

Monarda x 'Petite Delight',

Verbena x 'Homestead Purple',

Asclepias syriaca ''

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Meadow
•	Edging
•	Wildflower Garden
•	Dry Shade
•	Open Pollinated
•	Dried Flower
•	Native to Northeast
•	Moist Sun
•	Mass Planting
•	Dry Sun
•	Rock Garden
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Native to US
•	Border
•	Perennial Border

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Part Sun

Growth Rate

•

Medium

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Late Spring / Early Summer

Soil Moisture Needs

•	Moist
•	Dry
•	Good Drainage
•	Average

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