Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum) is known for its unique flower orientation, with blooms hanging downward in umbels of cream, pink, or lavender, attracting bees that can collect nectar while upside-down. It thrives in full to partial sun and a variety of moist soil conditions, including damp clay, and is easy to grow, spreading via seeds and bulb offshoots. The plant's pungent smell, typical of the Allium family, makes it deer-resistant and helps it deter herbivores. Nodding Onion is a hardy, long-lived perennial that can be used in the kitchen like chives, though it is primarily grown for its attractive flowers. Ideal for prairie gardens or meadows, it can be planted in masses for a stunning display, especially in moist, well-drained soils.