Nodding Onion - This Land

Nodding Onion

Allium cernuum

[ AL-ee-um SER-nyoo-um ]

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Growing Conditions

Light ◑ Full Sun–Part Shade
Height ▲ 1-2 ft
Moisture 💧 Dry-Medium
Soil ◎ Average, well-drained, open meadow
Bloom ❀ Summer
Color pink to white on scape

Wildlife Value & Uses

Native bees butterflies skipper butterflies; long-tongued bees
Edible bulb and leaves (wild onion) medicinal

Part of These Collections

Meadow Starter Kit Native Bees

Sources & References

USDA PLANTS, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Hungry Hook Farm

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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