Bear Garlic

Allium ursinum

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Genus:
Allium
Species:
Allium ursinum

Growth Characteristics

Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr, jun
Bloom Colors:
white
Food Forest:
Plant contains edible parts

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers shaded woodland areas