Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Asia, China, Japan
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Chives, Welsh Onion, Ramp, Chinese Onion
Allium tricoccum burdickii, Allium tricoccum tricoccum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Brown
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light 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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Shallots
Divison, Seedlings
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 Type
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
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
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beet armyworms, Leafminer, Onion thrips
Bees
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Antipyretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Stomachic
Emetic, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bark, Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a moth repellent
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Not Available
Botanical Name
ALLIUM fistulosum
ALLIUM tricoccum
Common Name
Japanese Bunching Onion, Onion-leek, Scallion, Stone Leek
Ramps, Wild Leek, Wild Garlic
In German
Scallion
Rampen
In French
Scallion
rampes
In Spanish
Cebollino
rampas
In Portuguese
Scallion
rampas
In Polish
Scallion
pochylnie
In Latin
Scallion
aggerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Allioideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Scallion and Ramps
Wondering what are the properties of Scallion and Ramps? We provide you with everything About Scallion and Ramps. Scallion doesn't have thorns and Ramps doesn't have thorns. Also Scallion does not have fragrant flowers. Scallion has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Ramps 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 Ramps and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Scallion and Ramps
Season and care of Scallion and Ramps is important to know. While considering everything about Scallion and Ramps Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scallion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ramps season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scallion is Loam, Sand and for Ramps is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scallion is Neutral and for Ramps is Neutral.
Scallion and Ramps Physical Information
Scallion and Ramps physical information is very important for comparison. Scallion height is 45.70 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Ramps height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Scallion and Ramps are as follows:
Care of Scallion and Ramps
Care of Scallion and Ramps include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scallion pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ramps 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 Ramps needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.