Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Asia, China, Japan
Types
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Chives, Welsh Onion, Ramp, Chinese Onion
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Loamy soils
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue 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
Narrow
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From bulbs
Shallots
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
Do Not over Water, Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Biogas Residue, Borax, Plant Ash
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Stemphyllium Blight
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Beet armyworms, Leafminer, Onion thrips
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
For treating wrinkles
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Antipyretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Flowers, Leaves, Root
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
Used as a moth repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALLIUM sativum
ALLIUM fistulosum
Common Name
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
Japanese Bunching Onion, Onion-leek, Scallion, Stone Leek
In German
Knoblauch
Scallion
In Portuguese
alho
Scallion
In Polish
czosnek
Scallion
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garlic and Scallion
Season and care of Garlic and Scallion is important to know. While considering everything about Garlic and Scallion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garlic season is Summer and Scallion season is Summer. The type of soil for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained and for Scallion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garlic is Neutral and for Scallion is Neutral.
Garlic and Scallion Physical Information
Garlic and Scallion physical information is very important for comparison. Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm whereas Scallion height is 45.70 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Garlic and Scallion are as follows:
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Scallion flower color: Ivory
- Scallion leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Garlic and Scallion
Care of Garlic and Scallion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scallion 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 Scallion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.