Species wild garlic
Broad, glossy green leaves with white flowers in loose, spherical clusters atop sturdy green stems.

wild garlic

Allium ursinum

Wild garlic (Allium ursinum) is an amazing plant species with a variety of benefits. It has anti-inflammatory properties and is packed with vitamins and minerals, making it a great source of nutrition. Its strong garlic won't overpower your dishes but add a subtle smell and flavour. Not only is wild garlic rich in flavour, but it can be used in pest control for its ability to repel garden pests. Its showy white flowers mean it also has an ornamental appeal. Whether it's planted as part of a wild garden or as a companion plant, wild garlic is an amazing plant species!

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Bulbils,Scaling

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 9

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Wild garlic should be watered once a week in the spring and summer months, and slightly less in winter. The soil should remain slightly moist, never too dry or water-logged, and water should only be added when the top inch of soil is dry. Water generously and evenly from the base of the plant to give the roots a thorough soaking. It is best to water in the morning so the foliage has time to dry before evening.

sunlight

Wild garlic (Allium ursinum) thrives best in sunny to partially shaded sites with 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. It is important to avoid extremely sunny or shaded sites as this can limit the plant's growth and flowering potential.

pruning

Wild Garlic (Allium ursinum) can generally be pruned from late April to late May depending on local climate. Begin by cutting back the growth of the plant to the desired height of around 25 cm. This should be done with pruners or shears and care should be taken to not over prune the plant. After the initial prune, dead or damaged leaves can be removed and the plant can then be trimmed around the edges. To maintain a tidy look, foliage can be gently combed and excess foliage can be trimmed. Dead or yellow foliage should also be removed, as this can reduce the plant's ability to produce new growth. Pruning should also be done to encourage bushier growth and to promote flowering, if desired. It is important to ensure that adequate ventilation is maintained around the plant and that it is not over pruned.

Season

Fall
Winter
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Oct
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Jul
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Starts Flowering

Wild garlic typically starts flowering in April.

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