Golden garlic

Golden garlic is a small plant that grows clusters of yellow, star-shaped flowers in early summer. Since it's rather short, it works best in rock gardens or planted toward the front of a flower bed.

Plant as a bulb in fall. It is one of the few bulbs that will not be eaten by deer, voles, or rabbits.

Clusters of yellow star-shaped flowers with green leaves in the background.
Close-up of yellow star-shaped flowers with green buds on a plant.
Close-up of yellow flowers with pointed petals and stamens against a blurred green background.
Close-up of a yellow flower in bloom with two closed buds.
Closed flower buds on tall stems surrounded by green leaves.
A cluster of vibrant yellow flowers with green leaves and purple flowers in the foreground.

Golden garlic

Golden garlic is a small plant that grows clusters of yellow, star-shaped flowers in early summer. Since it's rather short, it works best in rock gardens or planted toward the front of a flower bed.

Plant as a bulb in fall. It is one of the few bulbs that will not be eaten by deer, voles, or rabbits.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Allium moly

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Pronunciation

AL-ee-um MO-lee

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Mature Height

12 to 15 in.

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Mature Spread

6 to 12 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

yellow

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Bloom time

early summer

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

southern Europe, northern Africa

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Light Requirements

sun to part shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 3-7

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Elevation Limit

not specified

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