Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Asia, China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Chives, Welsh Onion, Ramp, Chinese Onion
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Shallots
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Biogas Residue, Borax, Plant Ash
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Stemphyllium Blight
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beet armyworms, Leafminer, Onion thrips
Allergy
Unknown
Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Antipyretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as a moth repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
ALLIUM fistulosum
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Japanese Bunching Onion, Onion-leek, Scallion, Stone Leek
In Hindi
desert broom
Scallion
In German
Wüste Besen
Scallion
In French
desert broom
Scallion
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Cebollino
In Greek
desert broom
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Scallion
In Polish
desert broom
Scallion
In Latin
desert broom
Scallion
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Scallion
Season and care of Desert Broom and Scallion is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Scallion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scallion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scallion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scallion is Neutral.
Desert Broom and Scallion Physical Information
Desert Broom and Scallion physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Scallion height is 45.70 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Scallion are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Scallion flower color: Ivory
- Scallion leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Desert Broom and Scallion
Care of Desert Broom and Scallion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scallion pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scallion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.