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Allium, Softneck Creole Garlic 'Labera Purple'

Alliumsativum

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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

Foliage

Herbaceous

Shiny/Glossy

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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Gardener's Notes:

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Suze_

(Zone 7b) | November 2008 | positive

Does well here. Attractive purple skinned cloves, great flavor. From Andalusia district of Spain.

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