Nodding Onion
(Allium cernuum)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 1 - 2 ft
Spread: 0.5 - 1 ft
Flower Color: Pink / Purple / White
Flower Time: Summer (Jun - Aug)
Fruit Type: Seed Capsule
Fruit Color: Brown / Black
Autumn Color: Insignificant
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Low
Moisture Preference: Low / Medium
Deer Resistance*: High
Dog Safe**: No (Toxic)
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names:
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Nodding Onion is a great nectar and pollen source that primarily attracts bees, but also brings other pollinators. It is a larval host to the Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth.
