Garlic
Allium sativum
Family: AmaryllidaceaeNative: Central Asia and Northeastern IranIdentified: Apr 5, 2026
Garlic is a perennial bulbous plant with long, flat, strap-like green leaves that grow from a central bulb composed of several smaller cloves.
Learn more about Garlic in the encyclopedia →Care instructions
Requires full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. Plant cloves in the fall or early spring, about 2-4 inches deep and 4-6 inches apart. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.