Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Tree
  
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
  
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
  
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
  
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
7-1
  
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, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,000.00 cm
  
40
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
  
Budding, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
  
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
  
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Drought, Frost
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Showy
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
  
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
  
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
  
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
  
Good for skin and hair
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
  
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
  
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Container, Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
  
Myristica fragrans
  
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
  
Nutmeg
  
In Hindi
प्याज
  
जायफल
  
In German
Zwiebel
  
Muskatnuss
  
In French
Oignon
  
noix de muscade
  
In Spanish
Cebolla
  
nuez moscada
  
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
  
μοσχοκάρυδο
  
In Portuguese
Cebola
  
noz-moscada
  
In Polish
Cebula
  
gałka muszkatołowa
  
In Latin
cepa
  
nutmeg
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Allium
  
Myristica
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Allieae
  
Myrteae
  
Subfamily
Allioideae
  
Myrtoideae