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Allium cepa (Onion)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 42720



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Liliales
Family: Liliaceae
Genus: Allium
Species: Allium cepa
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Annual
  • Bulb
  • Fragrant
  • Herb
  • Medicinal
  • Perennial
  • Vegetable
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 3a (to -35 F / -37 C)
  • 3b (to -30 F / -34 C)
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • < 6 inches (< 15 cm)
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Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Edging
  • Vegetable Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
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Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
Skill Level edit
Additional Short Notes add
  • Zones 3-5 grow long day varieties edit | delete
  • Zones 8-10 grow short day varieties edit | delete
  • Zones 6-7, long days in Spring and short days in Autumn edit | delete
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