Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Types
Shrub
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Habitat
Sunny Edge
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Budding, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
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 Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHYSOSTEGIA
ALLIUM sativum
Common Name
Physostegia
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
In Hindi
Physostegia
लहसुन
In German
Physostegia
Knoblauch
In French
Physostegia
Ail
In Spanish
Physostegia
Ajo
In Greek
Physostegia
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Physostegia
alho
In Polish
Physostegia
czosnek
In Latin
Physostegia
allium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Physostegia and Garlic
Season and care of Physostegia and Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Physostegia and Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Physostegia season is Summer and Fall and Garlic season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Physostegia is Clay, Loam and for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garlic is Neutral.
Physostegia and Garlic Physical Information
Physostegia and Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Physostegia and Garlic are as follows:
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Physostegia and Garlic
Care of Physostegia and Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Physostegia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Garlic pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.