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Allium nigrum

Family Alliaceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 40 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 40 - 50 cm (16 - 20 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description The "bulb, corm or tuber" Allium nigrum (black garlic) bears showy and white blossoms during early summer to late summer. This plant has showy, matte, coarse textured and aromatic foliage that is greyish green in colour. The stems are fragrant.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, cut flowers and edging.
Special Characteristics This "bulb, corm or tuber" attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Allium nigrum tolerates drought.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.