Wild Garlic

Allium canadense

Wild Garlic is a hardy perennial that thrives in a variety of soil conditions, preferring sun but tolerating shade. Its grass-like leaves emerge early, followed by dome-shaped clusters of white to pink flowers in late spring and early summer. Before blooming, the plant produces top-set bulbils, its primary means of reproduction.

Crushing the foliage releases a strong onion scent, deterring rabbits and deer. The edible bulbs have a traditional onion flavor and were historically used in herbal remedies. This plant attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and native bees, though honeybees tend to avoid it.

Sun Exposure: Full, Partial, Shade

Soil Moisture: Medium Wet to Dry

Height: 18 inches

Bloom Time: May to July