| Common Name | Nodding Onion |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Allium |
| Species | Cernuum |
| Origin | North America |
| Blooming | Late spring to early summer, foliage dies back after flowering |
| Leaf Color | Gray-green linear leaves |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-drained sandy loam or gravelly soil. Bulbs rot in heavy clay.
Water moderately during active growth, dry out completely after foliage yellows to prevent bulb rot.
Full sun is required for robust flowering and growth. Tolerates some shade but blooms less.
Apply balanced low-nitrogen fertilizer in early spring before emergence.
Cut back yellowed foliage completely after the growing season ends.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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