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ALLIUM CERNUUM / NODDING ONION
ALLIUM CERNUUM / NODDING ONION
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Convenient Delivery, Minimum Order $100 and it's on us! Orders less than $100 will be subject to a $15.00 delivery fee.
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- Appearance: Nodding onion is a perennial herbaceous plant that typically grows between 1 and 2 feet tall. It has slender, hollow leaves and produces clusters of delicate, bell-shaped flowers that hang downward, giving the plant its "nodding" appearance. The flowers are usually pink to lavender in color and bloom in late spring or early summer.
- Habitat and Range: Nodding onion is native to North America and can be found in a variety of habitats, including prairies, meadows, open woodlands, and rocky slopes. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate both sun and partial shade. Nodding onion has a wide distribution across different regions of North America.
- Culinary and Traditional Uses: Nodding onion has a mild onion flavor, and its leaves and bulbs are edible. The bulbs can be harvested and used as a culinary ingredient, similar to other onion species. They can be used in salads, stir-fries, soups, or as a garnish. Additionally, nodding onion has a history of traditional medicinal use by Native American tribes.
- Wildlife Value: Nodding onion is a valuable plant for pollinators, particularly bees and butterflies. The flowers provide nectar, attracting these beneficial insects. Additionally, the plant serves as a host plant for the larvae of certain butterfly species. Nodding onion also produces small black seeds that are consumed by birds and small mammals.
- Garden and Landscape Use: Nodding onion is popular among gardeners due to its attractive flowers, low maintenance, and ability to naturalize in various garden settings. It can be grown in flower beds, borders, rock gardens, or prairie-style plantings. The nodding flowers add a charming and unique element to the garden and can attract pollinators.
- Nodding onion, with its unique appearance, culinary uses, and wildlife value, is a versatile and attractive plant for gardens and natural landscapes. Its ability to thrive in different habitats and contribute to pollinator conservation makes it a desirable choice for eco-friendly gardening.
- Please note that while nodding onion is generally considered safe for culinary use, it's always advisable to exercise caution and ensure proper identification before consuming any plant for culinary or medicinal purposes.
- SPREAD 25-30 CM
- HEIGHT 45-60 CM
- PLANT ZONE 3
- NATIVE TO ONTARIO
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Different plants have different watering needs. Check the soil moisture by inserting your finger about an inch into the soil. If it feels dry, water the plant until the water drains from the bottom of the pot. Avoid overwatering, as it can lead to root rot.
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