| Common Name | Latin Name | Plant Family |
|---|---|---|
|
Nodding Onion |
Allium cernuum |
Alliaceae |
The juice of the plant is used as a moth repellent. The whole plant is said to repel insects and moles[20]. The juice can be applied to exposed skin in order to repel biting insects[257].
Cultivation & Habitat
Seed – sow spring in a cold frame. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle – if you want to produce clumps more quickly then put three plants in each pot. Grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter and plant them out into their permanent positions in spring once they are growing vigorously and are large enough.
Division in spring. Very easy, the plants divide successfully at any time in the growing season and the divisions can be planted straight out into their permanent positions if required.
An easily grown plant[203], it prefers a sunny position in a light well-drained soil[1]. Succeeds in clay soils[203]. Established plants are fairly drought tolerant[190]. Plants succeed in maritime gardens[233].
A very ornamental plant, it makes a very decorative edging to flower beds[K].
This species is self-sowing quite freely in our Cornwall garden[K].
The bulbs should be planted fairly deeply[1]. Most members of this genus are intolerant of competition from other growing plants[203], though this species has tolerated considerable neglect in our Cornwall garden[K].
The cultivar ‘Major’ is a more vigorous form with larger flower clusters[90].
Grows well with most plants, especially roses, carrots, beet and chamomile, but it inhibits the growth of legumes[18, 20, 54]. This plant is a bad companion for alfalfa, each species negatively affecting the other[201].
A widespread and very variable species[1]. It is closely allied to A. stellatum[1].
Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].
N. America – Canada to Mexico.
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*None of the information on this website qualifies as professional medical advice. Take only what resonates with your heart and use your own personal responsibility for what’s best for you. For more information [brackets] [000], see bibliography.