Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
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
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 branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Skin Problems
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
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
प्याज
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Zwiebel
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
Oignon
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Cebolla
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
Cebola
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Cebula
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
cepa
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Campanulales
Family
Liliaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Allieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of White Onion and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of White Onion and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Great Blue Lobelia season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Onion and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
White Onion and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Onion and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of White Onion and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.