Nodding Wild Onion
Allium cernuumBloom time: July - August
Bloom Color: Purple
Height: 1.5 ft
Sun exposure: Full/Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium Dry - Medium Wet
Deer resistant: No
Other Common Names: Lady’s Leek, Ball-flowered Onion
Fun facts:
All parts of the Nodding Wild Onion are edible and have a mild onion and garlic flavor. The bulbs are used in cooking, and the leaves and flowers can be added to salads or used as a garnish. This makes it not only an attractive plant but also a practical one for gardeners looking to add edible diversity
The plant’s early spring foliage can be easily confused with that of Death Camas (Toxicoscordion venenosum), a highly toxic plant. However, the distinctive onion smell in crushed leaves helps differentiate them, providing a safety check for foragers.
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