Allium cernuum is a clump-forming allium, bearing open clusters of pink, nodding flowers with protruding yellow stamens. It’s an extremely attractive variety and is easy to grow. Like all alliums, its blooms are attractive to bees and other pollinators. It’s perfect for growing in a mixed herbaceous border or in drifts as part of a prairie scheme.
Grow Allium cernuum in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Don’t allow the soil to become wet in winter. Divide and replant congested clumps in autumn or spring.
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Allium and wildlife
Allium is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
