Golden Garlic (Allium moly)

Golden Garlic
Scientific Name: Allium moly Linn.
Family: Liliaceae

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Allium moly, Curtis Botanical

Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: All zones
USDA: 3 (mulched), 4-10
AHS: 9-5

Heat Tolerance: Afternoon shade in hot climates

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Southern Europe

Growth Habits: Fountain-like clumps, 8 to 10 inches tall (20-25 cm), 6 to 8 inches spread (15-20 cm); flat, pointed, green leaves, 2 inches wide (5 cm).

Watering Needs: Ample water, good drainage, appreciate rich, loamy soils, tolerates summer drought.

Propagation: Offsets, seeds

Cultural Practices:
Plant the bulbs in the fall, 1 inches deep (2.5 cm), 2 to 3 inches apart (5-7.5 cm).

Blooming Habits:
Loose clusters, 3 to 4 inches in diameter (7-10 cm) of yellow flowers, 0.5 inch wide (1.2 cm), in late spring-early summer for 2 to 3 weeks, on 8-18 inches long stems (20-45 cm).

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