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Allium – cernuum
Allium cernuum, commonly known as the nodding onion, forms graceful clumps of narrow, grass-like leaves topped by delicate, downward-facing umbels of pink to lavender bell-shaped flowers. The flower stalks gently arch so the blooms nod outward, giving a textured, airy vertical accent in the garden. Blooming in mid to late summer, its blossoms attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects while the foliage retains a subtle onion fragrance. This species is hardy, low maintenance, and ideal for rock gardens, meadow plantings, borders, or naturalized areas.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Narrow grass-like foliage
- Nodding pink / lavender blooms
- Attracts pollinators
- Drought-tolerant and deer resistant
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Pink to lavender (sometimes white) |
| Hardiness Zone | 2 – 9 |
| Plant Height | 12 – 18 in (30 – 45 cm) |
| Plant Width | 8 – 14 in (20 – 35 cm) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to part shade |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Plant in spring or fall; divide offsets as needed |
| Bloom Timing | June - September |
| Plant Depth | Not specified (typically small bulb planting depth) |
| Plant Spacing | 6 – 12 in (15 – 30 cm) |
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Description
Allium – cernuum
Allium cernuum, commonly known as the nodding onion, forms graceful clumps of narrow, grass-like leaves topped by delicate, downward-facing umbels of pink to lavender bell-shaped flowers. The flower stalks gently arch so the blooms nod outward, giving a textured, airy vertical accent in the garden. Blooming in mid to late summer, its blossoms attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects while the foliage retains a subtle onion fragrance. This species is hardy, low maintenance, and ideal for rock gardens, meadow plantings, borders, or naturalized areas.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Narrow grass-like foliage
- Nodding pink / lavender blooms
- Attracts pollinators
- Drought-tolerant and deer resistant
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Pink to lavender (sometimes white) |
| Hardiness Zone | 2 – 9 |
| Plant Height | 12 – 18 in (30 – 45 cm) |
| Plant Width | 8 – 14 in (20 – 35 cm) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to part shade |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Plant in spring or fall; divide offsets as needed |
| Bloom Timing | June - September |
| Plant Depth | Not specified (typically small bulb planting depth) |
| Plant Spacing | 6 – 12 in (15 – 30 cm) |
