Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Phormium tenax,Phormium cookianum
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
Cliffs, Mountain Slopes
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
Orange
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Pink
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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
Clay, 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
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Insignificant
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Anaesthesia
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Burns, Skin irritation
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Container
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHORMIUM 'Apricot Queen'
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
New Zealand Flax
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
New Zealand flax
प्याज
In German
Neuseeländer Flachs
Zwiebel
In French
lin de Nouvelle-Zélande
Oignon
In Spanish
New Zealand flax
Cebolla
In Greek
New Zealand flax
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
espadana, linho-da-Nova-Zelândia
Cebola
In Polish
Nowa Zelandia lnu
Cebula
In Latin
New Zealand flax
cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Agavaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of New Zealand Flax and White Onion
Season and care of New Zealand Flax and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about New Zealand Flax and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. New Zealand Flax season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for New Zealand Flax is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for New Zealand Flax is Acidic, Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
New Zealand Flax and White Onion Physical Information
New Zealand Flax and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. New Zealand Flax height is 121.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of New Zealand Flax and White Onion are as follows:
New Zealand Flax flower color: Orange
New Zealand Flax leaf color: Yellow, Green and Pink
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of New Zealand Flax and White Onion
Care of New Zealand Flax and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. New Zealand Flax 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 New Zealand Flax 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.