Black garlic (Allium nigrum) is a bulbous (or similar) plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: black garlic or broad-leaved onion.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: black garlic, broad-leaved onion
Scientific name: Allium nigrum
Plant type: Bulbs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
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