Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Asia, China, Japan
Japan
Types
Chives, Welsh Onion, Ramp, Chinese Onion
not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Shallots
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Biogas Residue, Borax, Plant Ash
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Stemphyllium Blight
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beet armyworms, Leafminer, Onion thrips
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Antipyretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Stomachic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as a moth repellent
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALLIUM fistulosum
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Japanese Bunching Onion, Onion-leek, Scallion, Stone Leek
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Scallion
crimson pygmy
In German
Scallion
crimson pygmy
In French
Scallion
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Cebollino
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Scallion
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Scallion
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Scallion
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ranunculales
Family
Liliaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Allieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Scallion and Crimson Pygmy
Wondering what are the properties of Scallion and Crimson Pygmy? We provide you with everything About Scallion and Crimson Pygmy. Scallion doesn't have thorns and Crimson Pygmy doesn't have thorns. Also Scallion does not have fragrant flowers. Scallion has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Crimson Pygmy has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness and Rhinoconjunctivitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Scallion and Crimson Pygmy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Scallion and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Scallion and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Scallion and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scallion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scallion is Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scallion is Neutral and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scallion and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Scallion and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Scallion height is 45.70 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Scallion and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Scallion flower color: Ivory
Scallion leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Scallion and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Scallion and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scallion pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Scallion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.