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. |