Nodding umbels of pink flowers attract a number of bee species. This versatile plant is drought tolerant and can grow in full sun or medium, afternoon shade. Nodding wild onion is a small plant that competes well in the wildflower garden, adding a splash of pink in early summer.
Uses: Showy flowers, bees, edible
Bloom time: June - July
Height: 10 to 18 inches
Space: 3 to 6 inches
Sun: Full sun to medium shade
Moisture: Dry to average
Seed: Sow outdoors November through early February or stratify 30 to 60 days.
- 200 seeds per packet
- 7,600 seeds per ounce
- 1 ounce per 200 square feet