Alliaria petiolata - P9

Description
The Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an upright perennial that produces white flowers from April to May. Its heart-shaped, toothed leaves are medium green. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Garlic mustard is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Leaves
Suitable for consumption. The deciduous leaves of the Garlic mustard are medium green, heart-shaped and toothed.

Frost hardiness
The Garlic mustard has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Garlic mustard sets beautiful accents together with: Meadow foamwort, ground ivy.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Alliaria petiolata forms white flowers from April.

Use
Bee pasture, natural garden, salad, medicinal plant