species 3,910 observations
Garlic
Allium sativum
Field notes
Supports All
22
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Leek Moth, Stored Grain Moth, Common Swift Moth
3
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Weevil, Western Flower Thrips, Black Bean Aphid, Pomace Fly
9
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Southern Plains Bumble Bee, Red Mason Bee, Red Admiral
10
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Perennial Bulb Cool season vegetable Edible Vegetable
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.