Scientific name: Allium cernuum

Common name: nodding onion

Family name: Amaryllidaceae

USDA Hardiness Zone: zone 4 – 8

Mature height and spread: 1 – 1.5 feet height, 0.25 – 0.5 feet spread

Sun: Full sun to part shade

Water Use: need well drainage

Soil Requirement: dry to medium, well-drained soil

Flower/cone/fruit description(s): purple/pink flowers

Suitable uses: rocky area, sunny area

Quick ID description: native species, edible onion, easy take care plant