Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Asia, China, Japan
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Chives, Welsh Onion, Ramp, Chinese Onion
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
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
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Shallots
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Needs less watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Biogas Residue, Borax, Plant Ash
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Stemphyllium Blight
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beet armyworms, Leafminer, Onion thrips
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Antipyretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Stomachic
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a moth repellent
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALLIUM fistulosum
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Japanese Bunching Onion, Onion-leek, Scallion, Stone Leek
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
Scallion
Leucojum
In German
Scallion
Leucojum
In French
Scallion
Leucojum
In Spanish
Cebollino
Leucojum
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
Leucojum
In Portuguese
Scallion
Leucojum
In Polish
Scallion
Leucojum
In Latin
Scallion
Leucojum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Allieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Scallion and Leucojum
Wondering what are the properties of Scallion and Leucojum? We provide you with everything About Scallion and Leucojum. Scallion doesn't have thorns and Leucojum doesn't have thorns. Also Scallion does not have fragrant flowers. Scallion has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Leucojum 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 Leucojum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Scallion and Leucojum
Season and care of Scallion and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Scallion and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scallion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scallion is Loam, Sand and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scallion is Neutral and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scallion and Leucojum Physical Information
Scallion and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Scallion height is 45.70 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Scallion and Leucojum are as follows:
Scallion flower color: Ivory
Scallion leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Scallion and Leucojum
Care of Scallion and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scallion pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leucojum pruning is done 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.