Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Habitat
Fields, Loamy soils
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light 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
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Shade areas
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Bulbs
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
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Not Available
Botanical Name
ALLIUM sativum
ALLIUM vineale
Common Name
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
Wild Garlic
In German
Knoblauch
Knoblauch
In Polish
czosnek
czosnek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Garlic and Wild Garlic
Season and care of Garlic and Wild Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Garlic and Wild Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garlic season is Summer and Wild Garlic season is Summer. The type of soil for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained and for Wild Garlic is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garlic is Neutral and for Wild Garlic is Neutral.
Garlic and Wild Garlic Physical Information
Garlic and Wild Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm whereas Wild Garlic height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Garlic and Wild Garlic are as follows:
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Wild Garlic flower color: Gold
- Wild Garlic leaf color: Light Green
Care of Garlic and Wild Garlic
Care of Garlic and Wild Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Wild Garlic needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.