Nodding Onion Seeds - Allium cernuum - Qw'exwiyuts onion seeds or as a companion plant

or as a companion plant to other larger perennials

When grown from seed

and the flowers make an attractive

and can be divided in fall or spring by pulling the bulbs apart individually or in clumps

Plants may go dormant in summer but will green up again with fall rains

Nodding Onion Seeds - Allium cernuum - Qw'exwiyuts onion seeds or as a companion plantNodding onion is a tasty drought tolerant plant native to much of Turtle Island (North America). They usually stay under 1. 5' tall, so make an attractive plant for the front of an ornamental border, or as a companion plant to other larger perennials. They bloom around June in the PNW. The leaves can be used like chives, and the flowers make an attractive, onion flavoured garnish. The bulbs are rather small can can be eaten as well. When grown from