Also known as Crow Garlic · Paniculate Onion · Pot-Herb Onion
Field Garlic (Allium oleraceum) is a wild onion species with narrow, cylindrical leaves and a bulbils-producing flower stalk. Edible, but often considered a weed.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth, but allow to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce significantly during dormancy.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures; requires a winter dormancy period.
Low
25% intensity
Generally does not require frequent fertilization; a light feeding in spring is sufficient for poor soils.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Field Garlic regularly during its active growing season, especially in dry conditions. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering significantly as the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late summer, mimicking its natural dormancy period.
Pruning is typically not required for Allium oleraceum. Remove any dead or yellowing foliage in late summer or early autumn once the plant has finished its growth cycle.
This helps maintain a tidy appearance and prevents disease.
Field Garlic can be propagated by dividing mature clumps in early spring or autumn. It also readily self-seeds, so allow some flower stalks to mature if natural spread is desired.
Seedlings may take a year or two to reach maturity.
Repotting is generally not necessary for Field Garlic as it is often grown in situ within gardens or naturalized areas. If growing in containers, consider repotting every 2-3 years in spring to refresh the soil and divide crowded bulbs.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Field Garlic (Allium oleraceum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Allium |
| Species | Allium oleraceum |
Similar in genus Allium
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