How to Grow and Care for Wild garlic

Wild garlic, also known as Meadow garlic, Wild onion, Canada onion, Canadian garlic

Wild garlic is a resilient and low-maintenance perennial, thriving in various conditions with ease. Special care points include ensuring well-drained soil and occasional watering, as wild garlic tolerates drought but cannot withstand waterlogged roots. Care should be taken to control its spread, as wild garlic can propagate vigorously and may become invasive in some areas.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Wild garlic

Toughness	Medium
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	3-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Wild garlic displays clumps of slender, grass-like foliage, from which emerge rounded clusters of starry, pink or white blossoms in the late spring and early summer. The plant reaches a typical height of 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) and emits a distinct onion scent when the leaves are disturbed. The flowers' radiating shape and their dense congregation atop leafless stems make them visually distinctive amidst the plant’s verdant tufts.