Phonetic: AL-ee-um SAIR-new-um
Nodding Onion is renowned for the unique orientation of its flowers: the umbels face downward, "nodding" towards the ground. Pom-poms of star-like blossoms dangle from each hooked stem, blooming in shades of cream, pale pink, and light lavender. This tendency gives pollinating bees a priority because they are not fazed by gathering nectar and pollen while hanging upside-down. This plant is easy to grow and will gradually spread by seed and bulb offshoots in suitable sites. Plant in mass for a stunning display.
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Native Region: BONAP Map
- BONAP Map Key Color Guide: Map Color Key
- Sun Exposure: Full To Partial Sun
- Flower Color: Pink
- Bloom Time: July, August
- Soil Type: Moist to Dry
- Mature Plant Size: 1.5'H, 1'W
- Plant Spacing: 1'
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
- Advantages: Cut flower, deer resistant, drought tolerant, dried flower
- Landscape Uses: Butterfly gardens, mass planting, meadows, perennial borders, rock gardens
- Companion Plants: Butterfly Weed, New York Fern, Purple Coneflower
- Deer Resistant
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