I was disappointed with your assessment of Society Garlic. I live in Southern California (home in zone 10 and rental in high desert zone 8). In my area the Society Garlic is a very low maintance workhorse! I have a few of the green/blue plants and several of the variegated varieties.
They are evergreen here although, generally, don't bloom in the winter months. They can be prolific bloomers in spring, summer and fall. They don't really 'spread' but do multiply and are easily split like a daylily. I have seen some plants as large as 3-4' across, but generally are 12"x12".
Yes, they do have a slight garlic smell that I notice when I am splitting plants, but in the garden there is not really any scent. Besides, who is crawling around in the garden smelling their plants? Ha!
I really appreciate your podcast. Keep up the good work.
I was disappointed with your assessment of Society Garlic. I live in Southern California (home in zone 10 and rental in high desert zone 8). In my area the Society Garlic is a very low maintance workhorse! I have a few of the green/blue plants and several of the variegated varieties.
They are evergreen here although, generally, don't bloom in the winter months. They can be prolific bloomers in spring, summer and fall. They don't really 'spread' but do multiply and are easily split like a daylily. I have seen some plants as large as 3-4' across, but generally are 12"x12".
Yes, they do have a slight garlic smell that I notice when I am splitting plants, but in the garden there is not really any scent. Besides, who is crawling around in the garden smelling their plants? Ha!
I really appreciate your podcast. Keep up the good work.
Donna B.