Allium cernuum ‘Hidcote’
Hidcote Nodding Onion |
USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Plant number: 1.032.060
A large-flowered selection of one of our native North American ornamental onions. This forms a low tuft of grassy leaves, bearing taller stems with nodding heads of rosy-lilac bells in early summer. Adapts to sun or part shade, and a wide range of soil types. Nice in the rock garden or perennial border. Dried seedheads remain attractive well into the winter. Received a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (1993). Easily divided in spring or fall, if desired. Plants may also self sow. Flowers are attractive to butterflies and also good as a cutflower. Sometimes listed as A. cernuum major.
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Allium cernuum ‘Hidcote’
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Height 30-45 cm 12-18 inches
Spread 20-30 cm 8-12 inches
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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