Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Europe, Asia
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Salt
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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
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
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
ALOPECURUS
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Foxtail Grass
In Hindi
प्याज
Foxtail Grass
In German
Zwiebel
Foxtail Grass
In French
Oignon
Foxtail Grass
In Spanish
Cebolla
Hierba de cola de zorra
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
αλωπέκουρου Grass
In Portuguese
Cebola
grama de foxtail
In Polish
Cebula
ber trawy
In Latin
cepa
panicum Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Allieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Onion and Foxtail Grass
Season and care of White Onion and Foxtail Grass is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Foxtail Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Foxtail Grass season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Foxtail Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Onion and Foxtail Grass Physical Information
White Onion and Foxtail Grass physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Foxtail Grass are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
- Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of White Onion and Foxtail Grass
Care of White Onion and Foxtail Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.