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Allium canadense

Also Known As

  • Wild Garlic
  • Wild Onion

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 4"-12"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Allium canadense plant details

Allium canadense is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Allium canadense

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium canadense

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Allium canadense plant

How to Grow Allium canadense

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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