Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Southern Asia
  
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
  
Types
Not Available
  
White Spanish
Gladalan White
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mountains
  
Cropland, Farms, gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
5-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
  
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
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Rose
  
White, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
  
Linear
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Sets
  
Plant Maintenance
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
  
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
  
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Aphids, Insects, Snails
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Mild sedative
  
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
  
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
  
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
  
Common Name
Himalayan Blue Poppy
  
Garden Onion, White Onion
  
In Hindi
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
  
प्याज
  
In German
Himalaya Blue Poppy
  
Zwiebel
  
In French
Himalaya pavot bleu
  
Oignon
  
In Spanish
Amapola azul del Himalaya
  
Cebolla
  
In Greek
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
  
Κρεμμύδι
  
In Portuguese
Himalayan Blue Poppy
  
Cebola
  
In Polish
Himalayan niebieski mak
  
Cebula
  
In Latin
Blue Himalayan Poppy
  
cepa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Ranunculales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Papaveraceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Meconopsis
  
Allium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Allieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Allioideae
  
Season and Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and White Onion
Season and care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Blue Poppy and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Summer and White Onion season is Summer. The type of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
Himalayan Blue Poppy and White Onion Physical Information
Himalayan Blue Poppy and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Blue Poppy and White Onion are as follows:
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and White Onion
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Blue Poppy pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy 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.