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garlic mustard

garlic mustard

Alliaria petiolata

herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 6a – Zone 8b

A biennial invasive plant with heart-shaped leaves and small white four-petaled flowers, commonly found in woodlands and disturbed areas. Its crushed foliage has a distinctive garlic-mustard smell.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1–3.5′ tall × 0.5–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 6aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Europe and Western Asia

Function & Care

ediblemedicinaldynamic accumulator

Edible Parts

leafrootseedflower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with