Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Western United States, California
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
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
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
CERCIS occidentalis
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
California Redbud, Western Redbud
In Hindi
प्याज
Western Redbud
In German
Zwiebel
West Redbud
In French
Oignon
Redbud Western
In Spanish
Cebolla
Redbud Occidental
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Cebola
Redbud ocidental
In Polish
Cebula
Zachodnia Redbud
In Latin
cepa
Western Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Allioideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Onion and Western Redbud
Season and care of White Onion and Western Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Western Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Western Redbud season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral.
White Onion and Western Redbud Physical Information
White Onion and Western Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Western Redbud are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
- Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Care of White Onion and Western Redbud
Care of White Onion and Western Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.