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Allium, Softneck Garlic 'Lorz Italian'

Alliumsativum

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Family

Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Allium (AL-ee-um)

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Species

sativum (sa-TEE-vum)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Shiny/Glossy

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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NicoleC

Madison, AL (Zone 7b) | March 2013 | positive

Produces large, dense heads with a strong spicy flavor. A household favorite, we've saved and replanted bulbs for 3 years now with no lo...Read Moress of quality or size.

berrygirl

Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2007 | neutral

For info only. Northwest heirloom brought to Washington state's Columbia Basin from Italy by the Lorz family before 1900. Medium warm wit...Read More

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