Wild garlic
Allium ursinum · Onions & garlic · Amaryllis family
Also known as: Ramsons · Bear's Garlic · Wood Garlic
Easy20–40cmNot pet-safeEdible
Wild garlic care at a glance
Wild garlic (Allium ursinum) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Wild garlic
Possible pests on Wild garlic include Allium leaf miner and Onion fly. Possible diseases include Onion downy mildew, White rot and Allium rust. Wild garlic is highly toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Allium leaf miner Medium
- Onion fly Medium
Disease
- Onion downy mildew Medium
- Allium rust Low
- White rot Medium
Toxicity
- Allium toxicosis High
Weather
- Drought stress Low
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Frequently asked questions about Wild garlic
- Which pests affect Wild garlic?
- Possible pests on Wild garlic include Allium leaf miner and Onion fly.
- Which diseases affect Wild garlic?
- Possible diseases include Onion downy mildew, White rot and Allium rust.
- Is Wild garlic toxic to cats and dogs?
- Wild garlic is highly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Wild garlic need?
- Wild garlic has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Wild garlic need?
- Wild garlic prefers to grow in partial shade. Around 4 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Wild garlic frost-hardy?
- Wild garlic is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -20 °C.
- Can you eat Wild garlic?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves and flowers.