Tropeana Lunga Onion

Scientific Name: Allium cepa 'Tropeana Lunga'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6"-18"
W: 3"-6"

planting zones

3a-11

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Tropeana Lunga Onion plant details

Tropeana Lunga Onion is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber or fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge followed by purple and white fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tropeana Lunga Onion

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or fruit / vegetable
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, edible, rare, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tropeana Lunga Onion

USDA Zones: 3a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This elegant & exquisitely tasty, torpedo-shaped onion will be the crowning glory of your salads & sandwiches. Native to Italy, it’s a favorite with Mediterranean chefs & not easy-to-find here in N. America. Produces tender, thin-skinned, glossy maroonish pink, medium to large bulbs that are sweet, mild, & delish. Excellent intermediate variety that will store approximately 3 months.