Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Asia, China, Japan
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Chives, Welsh Onion, Ramp, Chinese Onion
NA
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
countryside, Rural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray 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, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Shallots
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Cutworms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beet armyworms, Leafminer, Onion thrips
Cutworms, Flies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Rhinoconjunctivitis
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
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
Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALLIUM fistulosum
STERNBERGIA
Common Name
Japanese Bunching Onion, Onion-leek, Scallion, Stone Leek
Sternbergia
In Hindi
Scallion
Sternbergia
In German
Scallion
Sternbergia
In French
Scallion
Sternbergia
In Spanish
Cebollino
Sternbergia
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
Sternbergia
In Portuguese
Scallion
Sternbergia
In Polish
Scallion
Sternbergia
In Latin
Scallion
Sternbergia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Allieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Scallion and Sternbergia Lutea
Wondering what are the properties of Scallion and Sternbergia Lutea? We provide you with everything About Scallion and Sternbergia Lutea. Scallion doesn't have thorns and Sternbergia Lutea doesn't have thorns. Also Scallion does not have fragrant flowers. Scallion has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Sternbergia Lutea 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 Sternbergia Lutea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Scallion and Sternbergia Lutea
Season and care of Scallion and Sternbergia Lutea is important to know. While considering everything about Scallion and Sternbergia Lutea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scallion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sternbergia Lutea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scallion is Loam, Sand and for Sternbergia Lutea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scallion is Neutral and for Sternbergia Lutea is Neutral, Alkaline.
Scallion and Sternbergia Lutea Physical Information
Scallion and Sternbergia Lutea physical information is very important for comparison. Scallion height is 45.70 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Sternbergia Lutea height is 10.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Scallion and Sternbergia Lutea are as follows:
Scallion flower color: Ivory
Scallion leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Sternbergia Lutea flower color: White and Yellow
- Sternbergia Lutea leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Scallion and Sternbergia Lutea
Care of Scallion and Sternbergia Lutea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scallion pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sternbergia Lutea 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 Sternbergia Lutea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.