Knoblauchgras Standardsorte

created by Unkraut-Jäti at 22.04.2025

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Description

Garlic grass - your versatile fragrant plant with an edible bonus! Are you looking for an easy-care perennial with Mediterranean flair that is both decorative and edible? Garlic grass, also known as "Society Garlic", is a true all-rounder for the flower bed and kitchen! What makes it so special - Flowering: Delicate purple umbels from June to September - Aroma: Mild garlicky scent (without annoying vapors) - Growth habit: Forms pretty grass-like clumps (30-50 cm high) - Winter hardiness: Up to around -10°C (winter protection advisable in harsh locations) Culinary use - Leaves: Finely chopped like chives for salads, soups or herb butter - Flowers: Edible decoration for summer dishes - Special feature: Tolerated alternative for garlic allergy sufferers Practical tips - Ideal for herb spirals and rock gardens - Acts as a natural moth repellent in the closet - Perfect bee pasture in summer Why it enriches your garden: This uncomplicated plant combines ornamental value with benefits - its delicate flowers attract bees, while the leaves enrich your kitchen. And best of all: unlike real garlic, the smell only sticks to your fingers, not your breath! Tip: Plant it in groups of 3-5 specimens - this will show off the purple flowers particularly well. You can harvest the leaves all year round as long as it is frost-free. Garlic grass (Tulbaghia violacea) is often confused with the more common cut garlic (Allium tuberosum) and sometimes traded as such. Who it's perfect for: - Herb lovers with little space - City gardeners (also tolerates air pollution) - Anyone who appreciates edible ornamental plants Tulbaghia violacea brings Mediterranean flair to your garden - without the annoying garlic scent!

F1 Hybrid

Not frost resistant