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Allium Nodding Onion Seed
Allium - cernuum
$2.69

Item #1801

Perennial to USDA zones 4-8. Blooms late spring to summer. Onions in the flower garden? Most definitely! This showy 18"-24" tall ornamental native onion will brighten any garden with its showy clusters of lavender pink (and occasionally white) nodding flowers. An excellent choice for borders, wildflower gardens, meadow plantings, water-challenged xeric gardens, rock gardens, or as a pretty accent in the vegetable bed, you will enjoy it for its attractiveness and the fact that both its leaves and flowers are edible. It thrives in sun or partial shade and in a variety of soils. Attracts bees and butterflies.

When to plant outside: In spring after ground has thawed or late fall for germination the following spring.

When to start inside: 6-8 weeks before average last frost date.

Special Germination Instructions: Sprinkle seeds lightly and evenly over moistened seed starting soil mix. Cover with more mix and keep moist until seed germinates. When started indoors, if germination has not occurred after 4 weeks, place in the refrigerator at 25-40 degrees F for an additional 4 to 6 weeks then place back in a warm location. Natural stratification occurs when seed is planted outdoors in fall. Germination may improve if seed receives a cold treatment.

WHAT IS A NATIVE?

Native North American plants are indigenous plants that evolved naturally in their ecosystem without introduction. They often tolerate greater swings in water availability, have deep root systems that prevent water runoff and soil erosion and require little or no fertilizer or pest control. They also provide food for butterflies, insects, birds, and other valuable pollinators.

BOTANIC GARDENS SERIES

Plant species are constantly being lost throughout the world as a result of habitat loss, climate change, pollution, insect and disease problems, and even over-collection. Botanical Interests is very pleased to be working with botanic gardens throughout the U.S. to protect species that are rare and endangered or may become so if not maintained. As gardeners we can feel good about adding these attractive, adaptable treasures to our gardens. By planting them, we become responsible stewards of the environment and give a gift back to nature.