Allium cernuum Bulb

Allium cernuum, commonly known as Nodding Onion or Lady's Leek, is a graceful perennial species admired for its distinctive, nodding clusters of bell-shaped pink to lavender flowers that bloom from mid to late summer. These delicate umbels, perched atop slender, arching stems, add a touch of elegance to borders, rock gardens, and naturalized areas. The plant's narrow, grass-like foliage emerges from conical bulbs and persists into late summer before dying back, forming attractive clumps over time. Thriving in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil, Allium cernuum is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance. Its fragrant flowers are a magnet for pollinators, including bees and butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity. While native to North America, ranging from Canada to Mexico, it is not native to the UK but is cultivated for its ornamental appeal and adaptability to temperate gardens.