Allium Species, Canadian Garlic, Meadow Garlic, Hyacinth Meadow Garlic
Alliumcanadense

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Allium (AL-ee-um)
Species: canadense (ka-na-DEN-see)

Synonym:Allium acetabulum

Synonym:Allium continuum

Synonym:Geboscon acetabulum

Synonym:Kalabotis canadensis

Category
Bulbs
Vegetables
Herbs
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Shiny/Glossy

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed