Allium fistulosum (Scallion, Japanese Bunching Onion)
Botanical Information
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Allium |
| Species | fistulosum |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Origin | Eastern Asia and some parts of western China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - 20 |
| Height | 30 - 45 cm |
| Spread | 20 - 30 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Sow in a greenhouse from seed, but once established, divide them to make more plants. |
| Cultivation | An easily grown plant, it prefers a sunny position in a well-drained soil but tolerates most soils. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
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