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Egyptian Walking Onion

Scientific Name: Allium cepa var. proliferum

Plant type

perennial, herb, bulb / corm / tuber, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 6"-9"

planting zones

3a-10b

Egyptian Walking Onion plant details

Egyptian Walking Onion is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber, fruit / vegetable or herb with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Egyptian Walking Onion

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber, fruit / vegetable or herb
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 9 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, culinary, edible, rock garden, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Egyptian Walking Onion

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

When you aren’t looking, these onions rise up from the earth & idly stroll about the garden. Okay, not seriously, but this funny onion does literally walk, just in slow-mo. Bulbils up to an inch across form a crowded mass atop every blooming stalk, each complete with roots & leaves. If you leave them, these heads will become heavy & drop to the ground, spreading baby onions every which way & increasing your stand, but these can also be harvested so that you can leave the original plants in situ & avoid the labor of digging & dividing them to harvest. This onion has a very strong & spicy flavor & the bulbils can be used just as you would any other onion. The “Egyptian Walking Onion” was actually discovered in Canada. Go figure. Bulbs are usually harvested in late Summer, greens can be used year round & the plant is Winter deciduous. Space 6-9”, grows to 2’ tall.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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Gardening facts about Egyptian Walking Onion plant

How to Grow Egyptian Walking Onion

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant