Allium vineale

Field Garlic

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A hardy perennial bulb in the Amaryllidaceae family, distinguished by hollow leaves with a strong garlic aroma and umbels of small pinkish-white flowers.
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Plant Details

Common Name Field Garlic
Family Amaryllidaceae
Genus Allium
Species Vineale
Origin Europe / Western Asia
Blooming Late spring, small white to pink umbels
Leaf Color Grey-green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor conditions and alkaline substrates.

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Watering

Moderate water during active spring growth; allow soil to dry completely during summer dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering; tolerates partial shade in hot climates.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced bulb fertilizer in early spring before new shoots emerge.

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Pruning

Remove spent flower heads to prevent excessive self-seeding and maintain garden control.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Snail Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
15 – 50
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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