Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Loamy soils
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From bulbs
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Fruits, Seeds
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
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ALLIUM sativum
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
Nutmeg
In German
Knoblauch
Muskatnuss
In French
Ail
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Ajo
nuez moscada
In Greek
σκόρδο
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
alho
noz-moscada
In Polish
czosnek
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Magnoliales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Garlic and Nutmeg
Season and care of Garlic and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Garlic and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garlic season is Summer and Nutmeg season is Summer. The type of soil for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garlic is Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Garlic and Nutmeg Physical Information
Garlic and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Garlic and Nutmeg are as follows:
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Garlic and Nutmeg
Care of Garlic and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.