Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Dry soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Bulbs
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
ALLIUM sativum
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
In Hindi
desert broom
लहसुन
In German
Wüste Besen
Knoblauch
In French
desert broom
Ail
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Ajo
In Greek
desert broom
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
alho
In Polish
desert broom
czosnek
In Latin
desert broom
allium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Garlic
Season and care of Desert Broom and Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garlic season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garlic is Neutral.
Desert Broom and Garlic Physical Information
Desert Broom and Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Garlic are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Desert Broom and Garlic
Care of Desert Broom and Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.