Allium cernuum ‘White Dwarf’
Allium cernuum 'White Dwarf' is a compact form of the BC native with exquisite, pure white flowers on shyly nodding heads to 8-10 in. high.
Allium cernuum ‘White Dwarf’ is a compact, white form of the BC native with exquisite, pure white flowers on shyly nodding heads to 8-10 in. high. The foliage persists after flowering and bulbs will naturalize well. Pollinators love them. Benefits from afternoon shade when grown in hot summer climates. An unusual little gem. Few plants can offer the unique forms of ornamental onions.
Common Name: Nodding Onion
Family: Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-8
Light: Full Sun Part Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry, Drought Tolerant
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Fragrance: Yes
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Benefits: Butterflies Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: Yes
Native Habitat: Rocky bluffs, grassy slopes, meadows and open forests in lowland through subalpine zones. With rare exception, Alliums are native to the Northern hemisphere, particularly in Asia and the eastern Mediterranean. Most enjoy sun and dry, well drained mineral soils.
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