Botanical Name: Allium senescens
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Common Name: Circle Onion; German Garlic  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Bulb

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Lavender

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

German garlic is a perennial bulb that produces long, strap-like leaves of bluish-grey, that have a pleasing bright onion scent when crushed. Flowers are pink globes that appear in July and August. All parts of this plant have an oniony smell when cut or bruised. Although the leaves are edible, this plant is considered to be an ornamental and is not usually used for culinary purposes. Grows 18 inches tall (foliage is usually under 8 inches) and wide. A. s. var glaucum has interesting twisting leaves and is slightly shorter than the species.