Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Morocco
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Linaria vulgaris
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LINARIA maroccana
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
Garden Onion, White Onion
In German
Toadflax
Zwiebel
In French
Toadflax
Oignon
In Spanish
Toadflax
Cebolla
In Greek
Toadflax
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Linária
Cebola
In Polish
Toadflax
Cebula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asparagales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Antirrhineae
Allieae
Season and Care of Toadflax and White Onion
Season and care of Toadflax and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Toadflax and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toadflax season is Summer and White Onion season is Summer. The type of soil for Toadflax is Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
Toadflax and White Onion Physical Information
Toadflax and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and White Onion are as follows:
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Toadflax and White Onion
Care of Toadflax and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toadflax pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Toadflax 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.