Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
North America
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Grass
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Rhizome division, 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
occasional watering once established
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
-
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
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
प्याज
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Zwiebel
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Oignon
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Cebolla
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Cebola
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Cebula
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
cepa
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Allium
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of White Onion and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of White Onion and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is and Softstem Bulrush season is . The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Onion and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
White Onion and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of White Onion and Softstem Bulrush
Care of White Onion and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.