Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
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Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
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
H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Brown
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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Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Divison, reseeds
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
Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
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Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
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Aesthetic Uses
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Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
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
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Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
JUNCUS effusus f.Spiral
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Curly wurly
In Hindi
प्याज
Corkscrew Rush
In German
Zwiebel
Corkscrew Rush
In French
Oignon
Corkscrew Rush
In Spanish
Cebolla
Corkscrew Rush
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
Corkscrew Rush
In Portuguese
Cebola
Corkscrew Rush
In Polish
Cebula
Corkscrew Rush
In Latin
cepa
Corkscrew Rush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Juncaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of White Onion and Corkscrew Rush
Season and care of White Onion and Corkscrew Rush is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Corkscrew Rush Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is and Corkscrew Rush season is . The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Corkscrew Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Corkscrew Rush is Acidic, Neutral.
White Onion and Corkscrew Rush Physical Information
White Onion and Corkscrew Rush physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Corkscrew Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Corkscrew Rush are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Corkscrew Rush flower color: Brown
- Corkscrew Rush leaf color: Green
Care of White Onion and Corkscrew Rush
Care of White Onion and Corkscrew Rush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Corkscrew Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.