Allium cernuum - Nodding Onion -

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Allium cernuum - Allium cernuum is a light pink nodding onion native to BC that is extremely hardy, edible, and deer resistant.

9cm

Price: $7.99

Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 4-8"
Flower Colour: Pink

Availability: Most main catalogue plants ready May 15 to June 30.
Product Code: 9255

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The very hardy Allium cernuum has light pink nodding flowers in June/July with narrow chive-like leaves. All parts of the plant are edible and purportedly able to reduce cholesterol. They will self-seed gently to increase the clump and are resistant to deer. They are also popular with lots of pollinators.

Details

Class: Semi-evergreen
Soil Moisture: Dry, Average, Drought Tolerant
Flowering Time: Spring - Fall
Fragrant: Yes
Foliage Colour: Green
Deer Resistant: Yes
Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees
Habitat: Dry to mesic rocky bluffs, grassy slopes, meadows and open forests in the lowland and steppe to subalpine zones.
Geographical Origin: Americas - North America
BC Native: Yes

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