Allium, Hardneck Garlic, Rocambole, Serpent Garlic 'Siberian'

Alliumsativum var. ophioscorodon

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Allium (AL-ee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Vegetables
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the bulb's scales
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Blockton, Iowa

Lexington, Kentucky

Rogers, Minnesota

Marshall, Missouri

Silver Springs, Nevada

Elgin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | September 2007 | positive

Here in the High Desert, even during the "drying out" period prior to harvest, the garlic will need a little supplemental watering. This...Read More

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

One of the best and most popular garlics. Huge bulbs, good full flavor, not overpowering. As you peel away the bulb wrappers, the color c...Read More

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