Welsh onion (Bunching onion)

Allium fistulosum

Perennial bunching onion that doesn't form a bulb. Provides a year-round supply of green onion-flavoured leaves.

Hardiness ratings

Welsh onion (Bunching onion) hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 3–10 −40 °C to 4.4 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H7 down to −20 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 3–9 −34 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 1–6 −15 °C to 15 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Despite the name, native to East Asia rather than Wales — "Welsh" derives from an old word for "foreign"
  • Divide clumps every 2–3 years for steady production

Pet caution: Welsh onion (Bunching onion) is listed as potentially harmful to cats and/or dogs. Keep pets from grazing on it, and contact a vet if you suspect your animal has eaten some.

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Reference

Welsh onion (Bunching onion) on Wikipedia