Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
  
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
  
Types
Not Available
  
White Spanish
Gladalan White
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
  
Cropland, Farms, gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
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
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
All year
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Moist
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Mid Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Sets
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Moist
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
  
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
  
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Aphids, Insects, Snails
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
  
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
Zinnia acerosa
  
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
  
Common Name
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
  
Garden Onion, White Onion
  
In Hindi
White Zinnia
  
प्याज
  
In German
Weiß Zinnia
  
Zwiebel
  
In French
Blanc Zinnia
  
Oignon
  
In Spanish
Zinnia blanco
  
Cebolla
  
In Greek
λευκό Zinnia
  
Κρεμμύδι
  
In Portuguese
branco Zinnia
  
Cebola
  
In Polish
Biały Zinnia
  
Cebula
  
In Latin
Zinnia album
  
cepa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Zinnia
  
Allium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Allieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Allioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of White Zinnia and White Onion
Season and care of White Zinnia and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about White Zinnia and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Zinnia season is All year and White Onion season is All year. The type of soil for White Zinnia is Moist and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
White Zinnia and White Onion Physical Information
White Zinnia and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of White Zinnia and White Onion are as follows:
White Zinnia flower color: White
White Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of White Zinnia and White Onion
Care of White Zinnia and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer White Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.