SUNLIGHT

• Full sun to partial shade (6 - 8 hours)

GROWTH

• 1 - 2 ft tall

• 0.5 - 1.5 ft spread

• Clump shaped

WATER

• Requires moderate watering initially approximately 1” per week. Once established (after the first few weeks), it becomes relatively drought-tolerant. 

BLOSSOM SEASON

• June to August (late spring to mid-summer)

POLLINATOR

• Nodding Onion is very pollinator friendly. Its bell-shaped, nodding flower clusters attract a variety of pollinators for both pollen and nectar, such as bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, soldier beetles and hoverflies. 

PREFERED SOIL

• Well-draining soil (sandy to loamy). It will tolerate clay soils and can thrive in poor soil conditions. 

FERTILIZER

• None required.

MEDICINAL

• Topical use: anti-inflammatory, treats skin infections, insect repellent and wounds.

• Tea: colds, sore throats, respiratory issues, kidney problems, liver complaints and skin infections.

DYES

• Yellow, purple, green, and brown

WHY CHOSEN

• A strong plant scent naturally keeps deer and pests away, protecting other plants.

• First Nations widely used its bulbs as a sweet, important food source.