Allium cernuum (Nodding Wild Onion) Grass resembling doll's eyes

resembling doll's eyes

Height 3'-6'

One of our favorite sedges for dry woodland gardens

This is a low growing compact shrub with brilliant yellow flowers

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Allium cernuum (Nodding Wild Onion) Grass resembling doll's eyesAllium cernuum (Nodding Wild Onion) flowers burst like fireworks in mid summer to give a real show! Its leaf texture, compact shape, and short height lend itself well to a border placement and accents. Legend has it that Chicago was named after the "Wild Onion" or "Wild Garlic", which some say is this species. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil Conditions Wet Mesic Dry Mesic Height 1 2' Flower Color White to Pink Flower Time July August Frequently