Also known as Sicilian Honey Garlic
Honey Garlic (Allium siculum) is a striking ornamental onion with pendulous, bell-shaped flowers in shades of cream, pink, and green, often attracting pollinators.
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 daily for best flowering.
Allow soil to dry between waterings, reduce in summer dormancy.
50% intensity
Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Prefers moderate temperatures during growth.
50% intensity
Tolerates heat but requires a cool period for dormancy; hardy to frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Light feeder.
25% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half during active growth.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in summer when the plant goes dormant. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
In cooler months, keep soil barely moist.
Deadhead spent flower stalks to prevent seed formation and encourage energy redirection to the bulb. Remove any yellowing or dead foliage in late summer after the plant has finished growing and dried back.
This helps maintain plant health and tidiness.
Propagate by separating offsets or bulblets in late summer or early fall when the plant is dormant. Sow seeds in autumn in well-draining soil.
Division is the most common and effective method for increasing your stock of this plant.
Repot only when the bulb becomes crowded, typically every 2-3 years. Do this in late summer or early fall. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a cactus or succulent mix.
Ensure the new pot is only slightly larger than the previous one.
Identify plants like this with ePlant AI
Snap a photo to get care tips and match similar species on the go.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Honey Garlic (Allium siculum)
Where Honey Garlic (Allium siculum) is found
Density
Tap map to explore
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Allium |
| Species | Allium siculum |
Similar in genus Allium
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
