Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
China, Japan, Korea
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Dappled Shade, meadows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-4
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, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Divison, 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
Water once every two or three weeks
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes
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
Antiasthamatic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Used as umbrellas by Japanese children, Used as walking sticks, Used like rhubarb
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
PETASITES japonicus
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur
In Hindi
प्याज
Giant Butterbur
In German
Zwiebel
Riesen Pestwurz
In French
Oignon
géant Butterbur
In Spanish
Cebolla
gigante petasita
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
Giant Butterbur
In Portuguese
Cebola
Carrapicho gigante
In Polish
Cebula
Giant Lepiężnik
In Latin
cepa
Giant Butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Allieae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Allioideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Onion and Giant Butterbur
Season and care of White Onion and Giant Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Giant Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Giant Butterbur season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Giant Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Giant Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Onion and Giant Butterbur Physical Information
White Onion and Giant Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Giant Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Giant Butterbur are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Giant Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Giant Butterbur leaf color: Green
Care of White Onion and Giant Butterbur
Care of White Onion and Giant Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Giant Butterbur pruning is done Remove the old foliage. In summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.