German Extra Hardy garlic
Allium sativum 'German Extra Hardy'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
Garden uses
Notes
'German Extra Hardy' garlic (Allium sativum 'German Extra Hardy') is a bulb grown for cooking, roasting, and long storage. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Each bulb holds 4 to 7 cloves that taste hot raw and sweet roasted, and they store for 6 to 9 months. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Plants reach 18 to 24 inches tall.
Pairs well with Incrediball Blush smooth hydrangea, Gardenia peony, and Soraya sunflower.