Alder & Oak Society Garlic Plants

Yes, both the leaves and the flowers are edible and carry a mild, pleasant garlic flavor. They work well as a garnish or a subtle addition to salads and cooked dishes.

This variety performs best in full sun to partial sun. While it can tolerate some shade, you will get the most vibrant foliage color and the best flower production with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.

Yes, Society Garlic is widely considered deer-resistant. The strong, garlicky scent of the foliage typically deters deer and other browsing animals from snacking on it.

It grows beautifully in containers. Because of its compact, grass-like habit and attractive variegation, it makes an excellent accent piece for pots, provided the container has good drainage.

While it is drought-tolerant, it prefers medium watering. Once established, you should water it when the top inch or two of soil feels dry, but be careful not to let it sit in waterlogged soil.

Yes, Silver Lace Society Garlic is a perennial. In most climates, it will return year after year, with the foliage providing interest throughout the growing season and flowers appearing from summer into fall.