Nodding Onion
Allium cernuum
Description: Bears white to pink flowers nodding at the top of a leafless stalk. Like all onions, this plant is edible. There are selected dark pink forms, but the wild species is a pale pink. |
Propagation: Seeds or division of bulb clusters. Very easy, can take over. |
Initial bloom (month and week): July W3 |
Garden name: Sunny Garden |
Color of flower: White to Pink |
Height: 12″ |
Spread: 6″ |
Family: Amaryllidaceae |
Soil type: Neutral |
Soil moisture: Moist or dry |
Light: Shade or sun |
Zone: 4-8 |