Allium sativum var. sativum and ophiosco
Botanical Name
Allium sativum var. sativum and ophiosco
Hardiness
Annual
Height
1 to 2 feet
Width
6 to 12 inches
Light
Full sun
Soil
Moist, well-drained, fertile
Planting and Care
Plant in fall between the first frost and early November with tips up, 2 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart in rows 15 to 24 inches apart; mulch to prevent frost heaving; remove flower stalks as they appear
Problems
Rot with poor drainage
Varieties to Consider
Purple Stripe, Silverwhite, Susanville