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Allium, Garden Onion, Edible Onion 'Southern Belle'

Alliumcepa

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Family

Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Allium (AL-ee-um)

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Species

cepa (KEP-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

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Allium, Garden Onion, Edible Onion 'Southern Belle'

Alliumcepa

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