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botanical name:
Allium moly
© Deeproot Plant Base
common name: Golden garlic
family: Alliaceae
characteristics:
perennial
height: 0.25m
width: 0.05m
growth rate: fast
growth habit: bulb/corm
leaf colour: grey-green
flower colour: yellow
main season: Summer

edible
aspect:
full sun, part shade, shade
conditions:
dry soil, moist soil, sandy soil
preferred soil pH: any
minimum temp: -15°C
USDA zone: 4 to 9
description:
Bulbous perennial with narrowly lance shaped grey-green leaves, produced in pairs. Dense umbels of up to 30 bright golden yellow flowers. Increases rapidly and will naturalise well.
cultivation:
Well drained soil in sun or shade.
usage:
Leaves, flowers and bulbs are edible, with a mild garlic flavour.