White Garlic

(Allium neapolitanum)

White Garlic (Allium neapolitanum)

Ettore Balocchi

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Estimated Native Range

Summary

Allium neapolitanum, commonly known as White Garlic, is a deciduous perennial herb native to grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal plains in Southern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. This plant typically forms clumps reaching up to 30-40 cm (12-16 in) in height and width. The bulbs are round, up to 2 cm (0.79 in) across, and produce a scape that is up to 25 cm (9.8 in) tall. The inflorescence is an attractive umbel of up to 25 star-shaped white flowers with prominent yellow anthers, blooming in spring to early summer. The flowers are showy and are often used in cut flower arrangements.

White Garlic is valued for its ornamental flowers and is used in rock gardens, borders, and as a ground cover. It is also planted for its culinary uses, as the bulbs and leaves are edible. It is easy to grow and maintain, requiring minimal care once established. In cultivation, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. While it can tolerate low water conditions, moderate watering will keep it looking its best. It is not typically troubled by pests or diseases but can become invasive in some regions, spreading by self-seeding and bulb offsets. Gardeners should be cautious about planting it in areas where it could escape cultivation.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Herb
Height: 1-1.5 feet
Width: 0.7-1 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: White
Flowering Season: Spring
Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Low, Medium
Drainage: Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal plains

Other Names

Common Names: Daffodil Garlic, Naples Garlic, Naples Onion, Neapolitan Garlic, Flowering Onion, Daffodil Garlic, False Garlic, Guernsey Star-Of-Bethlehem, Star, Wood Garlic

Scientific Names: , Allium neapolitanum, Allium cowanii, Nothoscordum inodorum, Allium album, Allium inodorum, Allium candidissimum, Allium subhirsutum subsp. album, Allium subhirsutum var. glabrum, Allium liliflorum

GBIF Accepted Name: Allium neapolitanum Cirillo