Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum) is a seasonal interest plant with pink blooms from mid-to late summer. It prefers moist to mesic soil in sun to part sun, but can tolerate light shade. They can grow to 18 inches tall and are best suited for planting on slopes and banks. They can easily be interplanted with other low growing companion plants, including Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) and ‘Rozanne’ Geranium (Geranium ‘Rozanne’).
Maintenance
Grows best in part sun, but can tolerate full sun or light shade. Nodding Onion will self-seed after the blooming season. If this is an issue, deadhead in September.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Banks,
Slopes Soil Requirements
Clay,
Loam Height
Very Short,
Short Spacing
1 foot Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
June,
July,
August Bloom Color
Pink Seasonality
Summer Sociability
Groups of 20-50