Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
South America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not available
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, tropical environments
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Uterine Displacement
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
HELIOTROPIUM arborescens
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Heliotrope, Common Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
हेलीओट्रोप
प्याज
In German
Heliotrop
Zwiebel
In French
héliotrope
Oignon
In Spanish
heliotropo
Cebolla
In Greek
ηλιοτρόπιο
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
heliotrópio
Cebola
In Polish
heliotrop
Cebula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Boraginaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Heliotropium
Allium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Heliotropioideae
Allioideae
Season and Care of Heliotrope and White Onion
Season and care of Heliotrope and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Heliotrope and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliotrope season is Summer and Fall and White Onion season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Heliotrope is Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliotrope is Acidic, Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
Heliotrope and White Onion Physical Information
Heliotrope and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Heliotrope height is 66.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Heliotrope and White Onion are as follows:
Heliotrope flower color: White and Ivory
Heliotrope leaf color: Dark Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Heliotrope and White Onion
Care of Heliotrope and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heliotrope pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Heliotrope needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.