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Allium cepa 'Sweet Spanish'

Family Alliaceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 10 - 30 cm (4 - 12 in)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description The "bulb, corm or tuber" Allium cepa 'Sweet Spanish' (garden onion) is repeat-blooming and bears showy blossoms. The matte foliage is medium lime in colour, medium in texture and semi-evergreen. Allium cepa 'Sweet Spanish' (garden onion) has stems that are aromatic.
Typical Uses Culinary and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics This "bulb, corm or tuber" attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Allium cepa 'Sweet Spanish' tolerates drought.
Cautions Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.