Wildflowers
Nodding Wild Onion
Allium cernuum
Features
Nodding clusters of pink or white bell-shaped flowers. The flower stalk bend just below the flower head, causing it to 'nod'.
Culture
Full sun to light shade; does well in moist, well drained to dry sites.
Mature Height
1-2 Feet
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
Bloom Color
Pink
White
Bloom Season
July - August
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Additional Notes
Found in both woods and prairies.
The status of Nodding Wild Onion in Iowa is 'threatened'
