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Allium cepa (Egyptian onion)
Allium cepa (Egyptian onion)
Hardy perennial onion · "Walks" by producing edible bulblets on tall stalks · Fun, ornamental & useful in the kitchen
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Egyptian Onion, often called a “walking onion,” is a hardy perennial onion grown for both its usefulness and its novelty. Instead of forming flowers, the plants produce clusters of small bulblets at the tops of tall stalks. As the stalks bend and fall, the bulblets take root nearby—slowly “walking” away from the parent plant over time.
This unusual growth habit makes Egyptian onions especially fun to grow, particularly for children and curious gardeners. The plants are also highly ornamental, adding interest and structure to the garden throughout the season.
Beyond their novelty, Egyptian onions are a reliable culinary onion. Both the green tops and the bulblets can be used in cooking, making this a productive, low-input plant for kitchen gardens.
They prefer loose, rich, well-drained soil and consistent moisture near the soil surface. Because they are shallow-rooted, regular watering and early-season feeding help ensure strong growth.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Unique “walking” growth habit
- Produces edible bulblets and green tops
- Fun and educational plant for children
- Hardy, long-lived perennial onion
- Ornamental and productive
- Easy to grow once established
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Loose, rich, well-drained soil
- Water: Regular during growth and bulblet formation
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9
- Growth habit: Upright stalks with top-set bulblets
SIZE & GROWTH
- Height × Width: ~2 ft. × 1 ft.
- Edible parts: Green tops and bulblets
- Growth cycle: Perennial; spreads gradually by bulblets
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in loose, fertile soil
- Keep soil evenly moist, especially near the surface
- Feed regularly early in the season
- Allow space for plants to “walk” over time
CARE MADE EASY
- Water consistently during active growth
- Mulch lightly to retain surface moisture
- Divide or replant bulblets if clumps become crowded
- Extremely winter hardy in suitable zones
BEST USES
- Kitchen gardens
- Children’s gardens
- Perennial vegetable beds
- Edible landscaping
- Teaching and demonstration gardens
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Egyptian Onion if you:
- Want a perennial, low-maintenance onion
- Enjoy unusual or interactive plants
- Cook with onions regularly
- Garden with kids
- Like plants that propagate themselves
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.