Yellow-flowered Garlic (Allium Flavum) is a perennial bulb in the Amaryllidaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.

Allium flavum is a bulbous perennial known for its fragrant, golden-yellow, bell-shaped flowers.

Yellow-flowered Garlic

Yellow-flowered Garlic

Allium Flavum

Allium flavum is a bulbous perennial known for its fragrant, golden-yellow, bell-shaped flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
bulb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
4-8

Safety

⚠️
Not Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly, rocky
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, groundcover, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Yellow-flowered Garlic

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Repot
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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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Yellow-flowered Garlic
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Taxonomy

Family:Amaryllidaceae
Genus:Allium