Field Garlic
Allium vineale
Overview
Field Garlic (Allium vineale) is a perennial plant species belonging to the Allium family. It is an aromatic plant with flat, slender leaves and a single central flowering stem that is 20-50 cm high. It has thin clusters of small, highly fragrant, star-shaped flowers. The flowers are typically white or pinkish-purple in colour, and are enclosed in an umbrella-shaped stem. Field Garlic is widespread throughout Europe and North America, and its bulbs can be collected in the late spring or early summer. Its bulbs are used in cooking, primarily as a substitute for onion or garlic.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimal — every "7-10" days.
Light
full sun, part shade.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, February, March, April.
Propagation
Division, Cormlet Propagation, Seed Propagation, Bulbils, Cutting
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