Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, 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
Heart-shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bulbs
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
ARUM italicum
ALLIUM vineale
Common Name
Italian Arum, Lords-and-Ladies
Wild Garlic
In Hindi
इतालवी एरम
लहसुन
In German
Italienisch Arum
Knoblauch
In French
Arum italienne
Ail
In Spanish
Arum italiana
Ajo
In Greek
Ιταλικά Arum
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Arum italiano
alho
In Polish
włoski Arum
czosnek
In Latin
Italian Arum
allium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Liliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Italian Arum and Wild Garlic
Season and care of Italian Arum and Wild Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Arum and Wild Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Arum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Wild Garlic season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Arum is Loam and for Wild Garlic is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Arum is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Garlic is Neutral.
Italian Arum and Wild Garlic Physical Information
Italian Arum and Wild Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Arum height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wild Garlic height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Italian Arum and Wild Garlic are as follows:
Italian Arum flower color: White, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Italian Arum leaf color: White and Green
Wild Garlic flower color: Gold
- Wild Garlic leaf color: Light Green
Care of Italian Arum and Wild Garlic
Care of Italian Arum and Wild Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Arum pruning is done No pruning needed and Wild Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Italian Arum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Garlic needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.