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Allium Triquetrum (Allium subhirsutum)

Allium subhirsutum, dwarf white garlic, is a perennial bulbous plant native to the Mediterranean, known for its starry white flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water moderately during growth, allow to dry between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Sandy loam or gritty compost mixes are ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with balanced fertilizer in early spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

At least 6 hours of direct sun

Water

Water moderately during growth, allow to dry between waterings.

Reduce in summer dormancy

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Sandy loam or gritty compost mixes are ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Tolerates cooler temperatures

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with balanced fertilizer in early spring.

Avoid over-fertilizing

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.2-0.4 m

Spread

0.1-0.2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Linear

Flower Size

2-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

65000

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Synonyms
Allium brachystemon Redouté
Allium ciliare Cirillo ex Redouté
Allium ciliatum Cirillo
Allium clusianum Retz. ex Willd.
Allium loiseleurii (Rouy) Prain
Allium niveum Roth
Allium tineoi C.Presl
Kalabotis clusianum (Retz. ex Willd.) Raf.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAsparagales
  • familyAmaryllidaceae
  • genusAllium
  • speciesAllium subhirsutum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

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