Dara garlic

Allium sativum 'Dara (A)'

VegetableAmaryllidaceae

Dara garlic
Deer-resistantFragrantEdible
USDA zones4 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Growth rate
Moderate
Habit
Erect
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH
Alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

ContainerFood gardenLow maintenance

Attracts

Butterflies

Notes

'Dara' garlic (Allium sativum 'Dara') is a vegetable for containers, food gardens, and low maintenance beds. It is typically grown as an annual. Few crops handle cold as well, and with a little winter protection it grows on through light freezes. This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. Its erect, fragrant growth also draws butterflies.

Pairs well with Jimmy Nardello pepper, Celebrity Plus tomato, and Lovage.