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Nodding Onion
Nodding Onion
2 in stock
$12.95
Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum) is a playful, dependable native that deer actually ignore. These nodding, soft-pink clusters bring movement to your garden from June through August and are a favorite for local hummingbirds.
All perennials are sold in 1-quart pots with established root systems. Learn more about our growing standards here.
2 in stock
If you’re looking for a plant that handles our unpredictable Ohio soil without complaint, this is it. We love Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum) because it’s a "tough-as-nails" perennial that manages to look delicate. It has these unique, bent stems that make the flower heads look like they’re bowing. It’s perfect for the edges of a path or a sunny rock garden. In my trials, it’s one of the few things the deer consistently pass over, and it handles our dry spells and heavy clay with ease.
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Sun to part shade
Soil: Moist to dry
Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: June to August
Height: 1’ to 2’
Spread: 4” to 8”
Advantages: Attracts Butterflies , Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Native Range: AL , AR , AZ , CO , DC , GA , IA , ID , IL , IN , KY , MD , MI , MN , MO , MS , MT , NC , NE , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OR , PA , SC , SD , TN , TX , UT , VA , WA , WI , WV , WY
USDA Zones: 3 - 8
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