A drought tolerant Ohio native. Hummingbirds love the nectar. Flowers attract butterflies, native bees and honeybees. Host to 20 species of Lepidoptera. Combines well with Purple Coneflower and Butterfly Weed. 1 – 2′ Botanical Name- Allium cernuum Pronunciation- AL-ee-um ser-NOO-um Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Average, well drained soil Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- Purple Bloom Time- Midsummer Companion Plants- Hairy Beardtongue – native pollinator plants, sun loving Fauna Attracted- Bees (honey, mason), butterflies, hoverflies Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PP24 Yearly Care Instructions- Allow foliage to die back naturally; fertilize with a balanced formula in spring. Trimming Instructions- Deadhead after blooming, leaving foliage until it yellows. Fertilization Instructions- Use a low-nitrogen, balanced fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-10) when shoots emerge in spring; low feeding need. Ensure clay soil is well-drained to prevent bulb rot. Fertilizer Recommendation- Bulb-tone Possible Issues- Onion maggots, downy mildew, rust
