Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
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Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Narrow
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Seedlings
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
प्याज
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
Zwiebel
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
Oignon
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
Cebolla
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
Cebola
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Cebula
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
cepa
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Allioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of White Onion and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of White Onion and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is and Caesar Siberian Iris season is . The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Onion and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
White Onion and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of White Onion and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of White Onion and Caesar Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.