Golden Garlic
Allium moly
Common Name: Golden Garlic
Genus: Allium
Species: moly
The Latin translation of Allium means 'Garlic'.
Category: Bulbs, Corms, Tubers & Rhizomatous Plants
Growth Rate: Average
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 0.30 m (30 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun | Spread: 0.05 m (5 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Yellow |
| Foliage Colour: Green, Grey/Silver | Flowering Period: July |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained
This perennial bulb has grey-green, lance shaped leaves. In summer, each bulb produces large clusters of golden yellow flowers. Allium moly self propagates and spreads rapidly.
Similar Plants:
Ornamental onion
Allium 'Globemaster'
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Allium cristophii
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Allium giganteum
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