Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Narrow
Plant Season
All year
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
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
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bulbs
Other Uses
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
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
Container, Groundcover
Not Available
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
ALLIUM vineale
Common Name
Nutmeg
Wild Garlic
In German
Muskatnuss
Knoblauch
In French
noix de muscade
Ail
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Ajo
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
alho
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
czosnek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Liliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Wild Garlic
Season and care of Nutmeg and Wild Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Wild Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Wild Garlic season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Garlic is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Garlic is Neutral.
Nutmeg and Wild Garlic Physical Information
Nutmeg and Wild Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Wild Garlic height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Wild Garlic are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Wild Garlic flower color: Gold
- Wild Garlic leaf color: Light Green
Care of Nutmeg and Wild Garlic
Care of Nutmeg and Wild Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth 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 Nutmeg 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.