Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
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
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
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
Average Water Needs, Never 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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
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
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
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
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Hindi
प्याज
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In German
Zwiebel
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In French
Oignon
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Spanish
Cebolla
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Portuguese
Cebola
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
In Polish
Cebula
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
In Latin
cepa
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Liliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Allieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of White Onion and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Season and care of White Onion and Elfin Pink Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Elfin Pink Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Onion and Elfin Pink Penstemon Physical Information
White Onion and Elfin Pink Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Elfin Pink Penstemon are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
- Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of White Onion and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Care of White Onion and Elfin Pink Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Elfin Pink Penstemon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and remove old stems before spring. In summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elfin Pink Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.