Garlic 'Elephant' 3/pkg

Scientific Name: Allium ampeloprasum var. ampeloprasum

Common Name: Elephant Garlic

Exposure: Full Sun

Blooming Time (Months): June to July

Bloom Duration (Months): 3 to 4 weeks

Fragrance: Mild; foliage and bulbs have a garlic scent

Plant Habit: Upright, clump-forming

Characteristics: Produces very large bulbs with mild, garlic-flavoured cloves and tall flower stalks topped with attractive globe-shaped clusters of lavender-pink flowers if left to bloom. Excellent for edible gardens and ornamental borders. Attracts pollinators when flowering and is resistant to deer and rabbits.

Spacing: 8 to 10 inches

Height: 36 to 60 inches

Width: 8 to 12 inches

Maintenance Requirements: Low; plant cloves in fertile, well-drained soil during autumn in most Canadian climates for the best yields. Water consistently during active growth but avoid waterlogged soil. Remove flower stalks if growing for maximum bulb size, or leave them for ornamental value and pollinator interest. Harvest when the lower leaves begin to yellow, then cure bulbs in a dry, well-ventilated location before storage.