Nodding Wild Onion

Allium cernuum

$10.99

In Stock
Key Features
Height

1 - 1.5'

Container Size

Quart

Bloom Time

June, July, August

Bloom Color

Pink

Soil Moisture

Dry, Medium

Soil Type

Average, dry to medium, well-drained.

Hardiness Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Light Requirements

Part shade, Part Sun, Full sun

  • Description

    Nodding Wild Onion (Allium cernuum) is a 1′ – 1.5′ perennial bulb that grows naturally in dry woods, rock outcroppings, and prairies. It has thin, flat, grass-like leaves, and the tiny bell-shaped white-pink flowers bloom on a nodding 2″ cluster atop a single flowering stem (hence the common name). These flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other native pollinators, making it an excellent addition to any native pollinator garden. The leaves, bulbs, and bulblets of Nodding Wild Onion are edible in small quantities and can be used in place of cultivated onions.

    Conservation Status: categorized as threatened in Minnesota.

  • Shipping Information

    We ship from two locations:

    • Maryland – Our nursery in Maryland is perfectly located to serve the Eastern United States within a 2-3 day shipping window. You will receive the most reasonable shipping rates from our Maryland location if you live east of Ohio.

    • Illinois – Our nursery in Illinois is perfectly located to serve the Midwestern United states within a 2-3 day shipping window. You will receive the most reasonable shipping rates from our Illinois location if you live west of West Virginia.

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