Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
  
Asia, China, Japan
  
Types
Not Available
  
Chives, Welsh Onion, Ramp, Chinese Onion
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
  
Cultivated Beds
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Yellow green
  
Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Yellow green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
  
Several shades of Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Narrow
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Shallots
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season
  
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
  
  
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
No pruning needed
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Biogas Residue, Borax, Plant Ash
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Stemphyllium Blight
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
  
Beet armyworms, Leafminer, Onion thrips
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
As decorated salad
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Antipyretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Stomachic
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
  
Flowers, Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as a moth repellent
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
ARUM italicum
  
ALLIUM fistulosum
  
Common Name
Italian Arum, Lords-and-Ladies
  
Japanese Bunching Onion, Onion-leek, Scallion, Stone Leek
  
In Hindi
इतालवी एरम
  
Scallion
  
In German
Italienisch Arum
  
Scallion
  
In French
Arum italienne
  
Scallion
  
In Spanish
Arum italiana
  
Cebollino
  
In Greek
Ιταλικά Arum
  
Κρεμμύδι
  
In Portuguese
Arum italiano
  
Scallion
  
In Polish
włoski Arum
  
Scallion
  
In Latin
Italian Arum
  
Scallion
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Alismatales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Areae
  
Allium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Allieae
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Allioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Italian Arum and Scallion
Season and care of Italian Arum and Scallion is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Arum and Scallion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Arum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Scallion season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Arum is Loam and for Scallion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Arum is Acidic, Neutral and for Scallion is Neutral.
Italian Arum and Scallion Physical Information
Italian Arum and Scallion physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Arum height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Scallion height is 45.70 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Italian Arum and Scallion are as follows:
Italian Arum flower color: White, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Italian Arum leaf color: White and Green
Scallion flower color: Ivory
- Scallion leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Italian Arum and Scallion
Care of Italian Arum and Scallion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Arum pruning is done No pruning needed and Scallion pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Italian Arum 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.