Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not Available
ALLIUM sativum 'Georgia Crystal' - Hardneck
ALLIUM sativum 'Georgia Crystal' - Softneck
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
gardens, Grassland, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Gold, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light 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
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
anti-cancer, Cold, Digestion problems, Stomach Cancer, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Bulbs
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
ALLIUM sativum 'Georgia Crystal'
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Hardneck Garlic, Porcelain Garlic
In Hindi
desert broom
Hardneck Garlic
In German
Wüste Besen
Hardneck Knoblauch
In French
desert broom
hardneck ail
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Hardneck ajo
In Greek
desert broom
Hardneck Garlic
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Hardneck Alho
In Polish
desert broom
Hardneck Czosnek
In Latin
desert broom
Allium Hardneck
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Hardneck Garlic
Season and care of Desert Broom and Hardneck Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Hardneck Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardneck Garlic season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardneck Garlic is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardneck Garlic is Neutral.
Desert Broom and Hardneck Garlic Physical Information
Desert Broom and Hardneck Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Hardneck Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Hardneck Garlic are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Hardneck Garlic flower color: White, Purple, Gold, Light Pink and Lavender
- Hardneck Garlic leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Desert Broom and Hardneck Garlic
Care of Desert Broom and Hardneck 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 Hardneck Garlic pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hardneck Garlic needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.