German garlic
Allium lusitanicum
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size9 to 18 inches tall6 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pale pink to pinkish-purple
Notes
German garlic (Allium lusitanicum) is a bulb for borders, rock gardens, and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average soil. It grows 9 to 18 inches tall and spreads 6 to 12 inches. Pale pink to pinkish-purple flowers open in mid to late summer.
Pairs well with Blue fescue, Iris, and Silver sage.
Native range
Europe.