Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Mediterranean
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Glandular
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Not Available
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Artichoke
In German
Zwiebel
Artischocke
In French
Oignon
Artichaut
In Spanish
Cebolla
Alcachofa
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Cebola
Alcachofra
In Polish
Cebula
Karczoch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Onion and Artichoke
Season and care of White Onion and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Artichoke season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
White Onion and Artichoke Physical Information
White Onion and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Artichoke are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of White Onion and Artichoke
Care of White Onion and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.