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Allium cernuum

Family Alliaceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 5 - 15 cm (2 - 6 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The "bulb, corm or tuber" Allium cernuum (nodding onion) yields showy and medium fuchsia blossoms during early summer to mid-summer. This plant has aromatic foliage that is dark lime in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Allium cernuum tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer. This "bulb, corm or tuber" attracts butterflies to your garden.