Allium cernuum #1
Allium cernuum #1
Nodding Onion
Nodding pinkish-lavender umbels adored by pollinators
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A drought tolerant Ohio native. Hummingbirds love the nectar. Flowers attract butterflies, native bees and honeybees. Host to 20 species of Lepidoptera. Combines well with Purple Coneflower and Butterfly Weed. 1 - 2'
Botanical Name- Allium cernuum
Pronunciation- AL-ee-um ser-NOO-um
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well drained soil
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- Purple
Bloom Time- Midsummer
Companion Plants- Penstemon hirsutus (native pollinator plants, sun loving)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (honey, mason), butterflies, hoverflies
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP50A
Yearly Care Instructions- Allow foliage to die back naturally; fertilize with a balanced formula in spring.
Trimming Instructions- Deadhead after blooming, leaving foliage until it yellows.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a low-nitrogen, balanced fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-10) when shoots emerge in spring; low feeding need. Ensure clay soil is well-drained to prevent bulb rot.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Bulb-tone
Possible Issues- Onion maggots, downy mildew, rust
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