The genus’s name, Allium, is the Latin word for garlic. It’s thought to have been derived from the Greek verb, aleo, which means to avoid, possibly due to garlic’s strong smell. Apart from their ...

Botanical name: Allium sativum Plant type: Herbaceous geophyte perennial Size: 1 ft to 3 ft Flower color: White, yellow, pink, purple, blue Bloom time: Spring to summer The plant can be propagated ...