Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
World/Pandemic
Types
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Fields, Loamy soils
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Flowers
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
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALLIUM sativum
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
लहसुन
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Knoblauch
indische Malve
In French
Ail
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Ajo
malva india
In Greek
σκόρδο
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
alho
Mallow indiana
In Polish
czosnek
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
allium
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Garlic and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Garlic and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Garlic and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garlic season is Summer and Indian Mallow season is Summer. The type of soil for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garlic is Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Garlic and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Garlic and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Garlic and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Garlic and Indian Mallow
Care of Garlic and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.