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Nodding Onion (Allium)

Allium cernuum

$9.99
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per Plant - 2.5" Pot
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ZONES  4-8 | Good to grow! Zone
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• Nodding Onion is one of the most widely distributed onions native to North America and is native to almost every region of the Continental United States
• Durable, easy-going nature and adaptable to a variety of garden types
• Highly attractive to native bees and other pollinators
• Edible, slender, rich green leaves look good all season long

Nodding Onion (Allium)

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Description

Cute isn’t a word that comes to mind when most folks hear “onion”, but Nodding Onion is out to change that. This petite wild onion delights in early summer with purple, star-like clusters of fuzzy-looking flowers. Each is fixed to a stalk that bends towards the ground right at its top, providing the inspiration for the plant’s common name. Native all the way from New York State to New Mexico and Oregon, don’t let this little onion fool you, either: it’s highly adaptable, succeeding in most gardens with good seasonal spring moisture and tolerates both periodic drought and saturation with ease. This species is unbothered by clay soils and self-sows in favorable sites. Excellent in perennial borders and meadow gardens and makes a unique and attractive cut flower.

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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.

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key features

Advantages
  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Native
  • Low Maintenance
  • Deer Resistant
Tolerates
  • Occasional Drought
Light Requirements
  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Full Sun
Bloom Time
Mid to late summer

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Average
  • Dry
Water Tolerance
Moderate Rainfall
Soil Type
  • Average Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil
Mature Height
6-18" tall
Mature Spread
4-12" wide
Growing Zones
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
Prohibited
  • Idaho
  • Oregon
  • Washington
Native To
North America
Non-GMO
No
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