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Allium canadense var. mobilense (Meadow garlic)
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2 hours care
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per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Allium canadense var. mobilense
Other names
Meadow garlic, Wild onion , Allium arenicola, Allium canadense subsp. mobilense, Allium microscordion, Allium mobilense, Allium mutabile, Allium zenobine
Genus
Allium Allium
Species
A. canadense var. mobilense - A. canadense var. mobilense is a clump-forming, deciduous, bulbous perennial with an edible, onion-like bulb bearing linear, blue-green leaves and spherical clusters of lightly fragrant, star-shaped, pale lilac-pink flowers in spring.
Allium canadense var. mobilense is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
White, Pink in Spring; White, Pink in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Pest free, may suffer from slugs on new growth.
Onion rot , Downy mildew Onion rot , Downy mildew
General care
Pruning
No pruning required. If desired, remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Allium canadense var. mobilense (Meadow garlic) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Gravel
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant bulbs 5-10cm deep in autumn. Add grit to clay soils to improve drainage.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Allium canadense var. mobilense
Other names
Meadow garlic, Wild onion , Allium arenicola, Allium canadense subsp. mobilense, Allium microscordion, Allium mobilense, Allium mutabile, Allium zenobine
Genus
Allium Allium
Species
A. canadense var. mobilense - A. canadense var. mobilense is a clump-forming, deciduous, bulbous perennial with an edible, onion-like bulb bearing linear, blue-green leaves and spherical clusters of lightly fragrant, star-shaped, pale lilac-pink flowers in spring.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
White, Pink in Spring; White, Pink in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Pest free, may suffer from slugs on new growth.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
No pruning required. If desired, remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Allium canadense var. mobilense (Meadow garlic) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Gravel
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant bulbs 5-10cm deep in autumn. Add grit to clay soils to improve drainage.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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