Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean, Western 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
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
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
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Plum, Ivory
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PAPAVER somniferum
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Opium Poppy, Poppyseed Poppy
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
अफीम पोस्ता
प्याज
In German
Schlafmohn
Zwiebel
In French
Grain d'opium
Oignon
In Spanish
adormidera
Cebolla
In Greek
μήκωνος της υπνοφόρου
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Papoula do ópio
Cebola
In Polish
MAK lekarski
Cebula
In Latin
opium Poppy
cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Papaveraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Allioideae
Season and Care of Opium Poppy and White Onion
Season and care of Opium Poppy and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Opium Poppy and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Opium Poppy season is Spring and Summer and White Onion season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Opium Poppy is Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Opium Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
Opium Poppy and White Onion Physical Information
Opium Poppy and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Opium Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Opium Poppy and White Onion are as follows:
Opium Poppy flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Plum and Ivory
Opium Poppy leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Opium Poppy and White Onion
Care of Opium Poppy and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Opium Poppy 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 Opium 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.