Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum)

Nodding Onion, scientifically known as Allium cernuum, a delightful perennial that will grace your garden with its graceful, nodding pink flowers and slender green foliage. With its unique drooping flower clusters, this allium exudes a sense of elegance and allure. Growing up to 1 to 2 feet tall, it forms a lovely display of blooms, creating a stunning visual spectacle. Nodding Onion is a haven for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects with its nectar-rich flowers. Ideal for native plant gardens, woodland areas, and naturalistic landscapes, this low-maintenance plant thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade. Embrace the allure of Nodding Onion and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while celebrating the delicate beauty of these nodding pink blooms that will add a touch of grace and charm to your outdoor space.

Fun Facts: Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum)

• Botanical Name: Allium cernuum
• Height: 12-24 inches
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Pink
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 3-8
• Colorado native plant

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum) in a 4 inch pot, grown from seed, without the use of systemic pesticides, and are nurtured in living soil. We prioritize the root health of our flowers rather than forcing them to bloom, giving them the best chance to flourish in your yard within the first year.

Here is why it's important

At Finding Nectar in Arvada, Colorado, we highly value pollinators' vital role in ecosystems and food supply. Therefore, we thoughtfully select plants, like the Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum), to support them.

These nectar-rich and pollen-filled plants nourish bees, butterflies, and more. By using our pollinator-friendly species, you actively preserve essential beings and create a thriving garden. Moreover, as a dedicated nursery serving the Front Range, you can shop worry-free about climate suitability.

Join us in creating a sustainable environment for both plants and pollinators! So, choose Finding Nectar for a greener future. Act now and make a difference with Finding Nectar!