Shallot
Allium cepa var. aggregatum
Also called Echalion and Banana shallot
Garden plant · Herbs, veg & fruitONE SET GIVES YOU EIGHT. That is the whole difference from an onion — it splits into a cluster underground, so plant them further apart than feels right.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Easy
- Water
- Every 8 daysWater the ground, then leave it — water at the base and then leave it — these want to dry out between drinks.
- Light
- Full sun
- Feed
- Every 30 days
- Humidity
- Low
- Hardiness
- Hardy — a cold winter RHS H5, to -15°C
- Size
- 0.35 m tall · 0.15 m across
- Lifecycle
- Bulb
- Origin
- A cultivated form of the onion
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsToxic to pets
Affects dogs, cats, horses.
PeopleNot checked yet
Nobody has checked this one against a source for us yet, so treat it as unknown rather than safe.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-08-04.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.