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Allium cernuum (NGN)

Nodding Wild Onion

Grass-like foliage with elegant nodding flower heads. Early summer pinkish-purple flowers attract bees and parasitic wasps. Can be used in cultivated beds in masses.

  • Height: 12" – 18"
  • Width: 8" – 12"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Pink
  • Bloom Time: June, July, August, September
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics - Allium cernuum (NGN)

  • Attributes

    • Salt Tolerant
    • Green Roof Semi Intensive
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Butterflies
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
    • Rabbit Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
    • Mesis Prairie
  • Flower Color

    • Pink
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Umbel
  • Flower Height

    • 18" to 24"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 1/4" or Less
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March
  • Growth Rate

    • Fast
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg
  • Divide

    • Every Five Years or Longer

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  • Height: 12" – 18"
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  • Height: 12" – 18"
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  • Plant Habit: Upright
  • Height: 12" – 18"

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