Nodding wild onion grows in a very wide range of conditions from sun to partial sun, moist to dry soil, acidic to neutral or rocky to rich. But it prefers good drainage so mix some sand into a heavy soil.
This one to two foot plant grows in Zones 3 to 9 and is easy to prograte from seed, which mature in early fall, and requires cold moist sratification to germinate. In spring or fall offset bulblets, which form beside mature bulbs, can be divided from the mother plant and replanted.
Today I am joining Clay and Limestone for
Wildflower Wednesday.
21 comments:
I just passed this plant up at a nursery in MO and am I sorry! I am now adding it to the natives to get list! It's really lovely with that hint of pink. I am so glad you joined the wildflower celebration! gail
Looks lovely : )
I've never seen this before but it's lovely - thanks for showing us.
I have never seen these flowers before. It's so elegant and gorgeous..
I like the look of this. My friend gave me what she called a walking onion, but it hasn't bloomed. Is that the same thing?
We seem to share the same interests. I will be back!
I like the look of this. My friend gave me what she called a walking onion, but it hasn't bloomed. Is that the same thing?
We seem to share the same interests. I will be back!
What a very pretty allium, one I don't have in the garden.
That's an elegant plant.
I tried allium this year, but didn't have much luck...but there's always next year!
Oh I love those - hadn't thought about them in a long time. I used to have some in California - I need to order more seeds for next year. I love all allium flowers.
Hi Jen: I enjoyed your post on the allium. I have some in my garden too. Unfortunately most of them are hiding in behind the big white spruce and the fence.
dear Jennifer, Alliums are a favourite of mine as they are generally so trouble free and attractive. I do not grow but really like 'Purple Sensation' but the pearly white one you feature here is a gem.
Like your header!
It's really very pretty. Growing in the shade is a definite bonus as it sure lights up the shade.
They're such nice plants! They were one of the contenders for "One Seed Chicago," an annual event where gardeners choose their favorite of the the choices available, and free seeds are mailed to the the participants for the winning selection. This year Monarda fistulosa won, but Monica @ Garden Fairie Musings shared some plants with me.
They're still in pots (too hot to plant,) but they're blooming, and I love them! Your photos are wonderful!
LOVELY PHOTOS :)
Håkan
Lovely pictures and I am enjoying your blog very much.
Thanks
Deb
teaandphotos.blogspot.com
Thanks for introducing me to yet another allium I should consider adding here. Your lovely photos certainly make it look appealing.
Alliums are becoming one of my favorite plants. The animals in my area MOSTLY leave them alone. Thanks for sharing.
Rosey
LOvely pictures of alliums. Thanks for visiting my blog.
I have these in my garden though not in that colour - mine are a deep purple so they are probably a cultivated variety from the species. They are my favourite of all the alliums I grow.
Lovely little plant isn't it? Beautiful pics and I like your header too - very nice!
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