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Mississippi National River and Recreation AreaA blue heron wades along one of the shallow lakes of the Mississippi River corridor.
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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Nodding Wild Onion
Nodding Wild Onion
Nodding Wild Onion (Allium cernuum)

Description: This lovely onion has pinkish-white flowers that nod in the wind. They prefer mesic sites, and do not do well in dry or upland sites, or in areas with very heavy grass competition. They flower from July to August their first or second year. They are especially attractive when planted in groups.

Planting: Sow unstratified seeds in the fall and stratified seeds in the spring. Also grows well from transplants or bulbs that are divided from a mature plant.


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A flooded street in 1952  

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In 1952, the Mississippi River flooded hundreds of acres of farmland and multiple cities. Over 2,000 families were homeless because of the high water.
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Last Updated: August 25, 2006 at 10:02 EST