Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum) $9.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Colorado Native: Yes • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 12-18 inches • Spread: 6-12 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Mid-Summer to Early Fall (July-September) • Colors: Pink to lavender nodding flowers • Flower Size: 1-2 inch umbels
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to partial shade • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Well-draining, tolerates rocky soil • Spacing: 6-8 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Excellent nectar source • Butterflies: Attracts various species • Beneficial Insects: Supports native pollinators • Natural Pest Deterrent: Deer and rabbit resistant
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove any winter damage • Summer: Allow soil to dry between watering • Fall: Leave flowers for seed formation • Winter: Tolerates cold well, minimal care needed
🤝 Companion Planting: • Prairie Coneflower • Little Bluestem • Blanket Flower • Penstemons
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Edible bulbs and flowers • Drought tolerant • Long-lasting blooms • Natural pest deterrent
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring or fall. Works well in rock gardens, prairie gardens, and naturalized areas. Excellent for xeriscaping.