Susanville garlic

Allium sativum 'Susanville'

VegetableAmaryllidaceae

Susanville garlic
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantEdible
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Growth rate
Moderate
Habit
Erect
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay
Toxicity
Non-toxic

Garden uses

Food garden

Notes

'Susanville' garlic (Allium sativum 'Susanville') is a vegetable for fresh cooking and roasting. 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. It grows in an erect habit at a moderate pace. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. The plant is non-toxic.

Pairs well with Amazing Grace tulip, Mount Hood daffodil, and Arizona Sun blanket flower.