Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
marginata, sanderiana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Loamy soils
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-4
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
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 Narrow
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From bulbs
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Aphids
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALLIUM sativum
ARISAEMA dracontium
Common Name
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
Green Dragon
In Hindi
लहसुन
Arisaema dracontium
In German
Knoblauch
Arisaema dracontium
In French
Ail
Arisaema dracontium
In Spanish
Ajo
Arisaema dracontium
In Greek
σκόρδο
Arisaema dracontium
In Portuguese
alho
Arisaema dracontium
In Polish
czosnek
Arisaema dracontium
In Latin
allium
Arisaema dracontium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Arisaemateae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Garlic and Green Dragon
Wondering what are the properties of Garlic and Green Dragon? We provide you with everything About Garlic and Green Dragon. Garlic doesn't have thorns and Green Dragon doesn't have thorns. Also Garlic does not have fragrant flowers. Garlic has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Pain and fatigue and Green Dragon has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Pain and fatigue. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Garlic and Green Dragon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Garlic and Green Dragon
Season and care of Garlic and Green Dragon is important to know. While considering everything about Garlic and Green Dragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garlic season is Summer and Green Dragon season is Summer. The type of soil for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained and for Green Dragon is Loam while the PH of soil for Garlic is Neutral and for Green Dragon is Acidic, Neutral.
Garlic and Green Dragon Physical Information
Garlic and Green Dragon physical information is very important for comparison. Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm whereas Green Dragon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Garlic and Green Dragon are as follows:
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Green Dragon flower color: Green
- Green Dragon leaf color: Green
Care of Garlic and Green Dragon
Care of Garlic and Green Dragon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Green Dragon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Green Dragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.