Garlic Mustard (Alliaria Petiolata) is a biennial herb in the Brassicaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full shade or partial shade or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Alliaria petiolata is a biennial herbaceous plant in the mustard family, notable for its garlic-like odor when crushed.

Garlic Mustard

Garlic Mustard

Alliaria Petiolata

Alliaria petiolata is a biennial herbaceous plant in the mustard family, notable for its garlic-like odor when crushed.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
biennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Shade, Partial Shade, Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
4-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:clay, loamy, sandy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, herb

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Garlic Mustard

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Brassicaceae
Genus:Alliaria