Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Types
Chionodoxa luciliae
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Budding, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin rash
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
ALLIUM sativum
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
लहसुन
In German
Chionodoxa
Knoblauch
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Ajo
In Greek
Chionodoxa
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
alho
In Polish
Chionodoxa
czosnek
In Latin
Chionodoxa
allium
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Garlic
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Garlic season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garlic is Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Garlic Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Garlic are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Garlic
Care of Chionodoxa and Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Garlic pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.