Vegetable Starts

Allium cepa 'Walla Walla' (Sweet Onion)

Allium cepa

Also known as Onion 'Walla Walla'

$5.95

Size

SunFull sun
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones3-9 as biennial
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Allium cepa 'Walla Walla' (Sweet Onion), 'Walla Walla', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

A productive edible vegetable start, ready to transplant into the garden after the last frost (or sooner for cool-season crops).

Full sun suits this plant. Plant in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy USDA Zone annual. Provide consistent moisture and rich soil. Most are heavy feeders. Watch for typical garden pests like cutworms, aphids, and slugs.

Plant Details

Botanical
Allium cepa
Common name
Onion 'Walla Walla'
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Deciduous
Mature size
12-18 in tall × 4-6 in wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Second year (harvested first)
Bloom color
Cream, Yellow
Foliage color
Green
Harvest
Late summer
Days to maturity
110-125 days from transplant
Seed type
Heirloom

Care Notes

Site according to its sun and water needs. Mulch to retain moisture. Prune as needed for shape.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
  • 🌱 Edible: Bulbs, Leaves
  • ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
  • Toxic to dogs and cats (hemolytic anemia). Safe for humans.
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