Wild GarlicAllium canadense
Wild garlic is a versatile, resilient plant. It prefers sunny conditions and can tolerate a wide range of soil and moisture conditions. Disturbing the foliage releases an onion-like smell. It attracts many pollinators, including smaller bees.
USDA symbol: ALCA3
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
|---|---|
| Height | 2 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium, Wet |
| Bloom Color | White, Purple |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 7 |
| Salt Tolerance | None |
| Stress Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, General Disturbance |
Pollinator Value: High
| Bloom Months | June to July |
|---|---|
| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Provides Nectar, Supports Generalists |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Boulevard |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 5 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Low |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Fast |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Big Stone, Blue Earth, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Cottonwood, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Itasca, Jackson, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Pine, Pipestone, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Swift, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine |
|---|---|
| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, Lake Agassiz Plain, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Glaciated Plains, Northern Lakes and Forests, Northern Minnesota Wetlands, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland, Tallgrass Aspen Parklands |