Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Food, 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
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
प्याज
Red Elderberry
In German
Zwiebel
Rote Holunder
In French
Oignon
Red sureau
In Spanish
Cebolla
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Cebola
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Cebula
Red Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Dipsacales
Family
Liliaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Allieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of White Onion and Red Elderberry
Season and care of White Onion and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Red Elderberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
White Onion and Red Elderberry Physical Information
White Onion and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Red Elderberry are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of White Onion and Red Elderberry
Care of White Onion and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.