false garlic

Overview

False garlic (Nothoscordum bivalve) is a tall perennial flower that grows in clumps. The flowers are a delicate, pale yellow or cream colour and have a distinctive smell, similar to garlic. Each stem is topped with two fragrant blooms that rise above the thin, grass-like leaves. False garlic is a great addition to sunny, flower beds and its long-lasting, sweet smell will attract pollinators to your garden. This species is part of the allium family, yet unlike other garlic plants it is not edible. False garlic grows well in a variety of soil types, but prefers a slightly acidic PH level to thrive. With proper care, false garlic will bloom for up to six weeks each spring.

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