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Nodding Onion gets its name from the distinctive orientation of its showy flower umbels, which “nod” toward the ground due to an abrupt curve at the top of each stem. The downward-facing blooms attract an array of pollinators that access its nectar from below, including native bees, bumblebees, hummingbirds, and some butterflies. Its flowers range in color from white through pink to purple and, once pollinated, turn upwards and slowly mature into papery capsules that each burst open to reveal glossy black seeds. It can help deter rabbits and deer with its oniony smell. Its slender foliage can be used in place of chives, and its bulbs have been used medicinally to treat colds, coughs, and fever.
Sun: Full, Partial
Soil: Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry
Bloom: July, August
Color: Purple
Height: 18 in
