Allium, Soft Neck Creole Garlic 'Creole Red'

Alliumsativum

Genus
Allium (AL-ee-um)
Species
sativum (sa-TEE-vum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the bulb's scales
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Raleigh, North Carolina

Elgin, Texas

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | April 2006 | positive

A good variety for southern climates. Mid-late season, smaller bulbs than 'Burgandy Creole' and definitely red not burgundy in color. Sto...Read More

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