Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
not available
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, White
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
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
Biodiesel
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
Ribbon Grass
प्याज
In German
rohrglanzgras
Zwiebel
In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
Cebolla
In Greek
κορδέλα Grass
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
caniço-malhado
Cebola
In Polish
Wstążka Trawa
Cebula
In Latin
Ribbon Grass
cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and White Onion
Season and care of Ribbon Grass and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Onion season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
Ribbon Grass and White Onion Physical Information
Ribbon Grass and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and White Onion are as follows:
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Ribbon Grass and White Onion
Care of Ribbon Grass and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Ribbon Grass 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.