Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Europe, Russia
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Primula elatior
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Oxlip, true oxlip
In German
Zwiebel
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Oignon
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Cebolla
Primula elatior
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Cebola
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Liliaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Allioideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of White Onion and Oxlip
Season and care of White Onion and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Oxlip season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Onion and Oxlip Physical Information
White Onion and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Oxlip are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of White Onion and Oxlip
Care of White Onion and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.