Persian Star garlic
Allium sativum 'Persian Star'
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
'Persian Star' garlic (Allium sativum 'Persian Star') is a bulb for vegetable gardens, kitchen gardens, and raised beds. 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 6 to 9 cloves, and the flavor is a balanced mix of sweet and spicy. The bulbs store for 4 to 6 months, and the wrappers are beautiful. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Ring of Fire sunflower, Queeny Lemon Peach zinnia, and Dr. Alexander Fleming peony.