Allium ampeloprasum
Elephant Garlic
- Height
- 90–180 cm
- Bloom period
- Jun - Jul
- Flower colour
- Purple
- Light
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Zone 5–9 (USDA) hardy to approx. -29 °C · suitable for Dutch winters (the Netherlands is zone 8)
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Edible
- Yes
Description
Giant garlic variant with mild flavor. Bulbs can grow over 10 cm in size.
Care tips
Technically a leek, not garlic. Milder than true garlic.