Hedge Garlic (Alliaria petiolata) plants
Price range: £1.25 through £3.95
Hedge Garlic (Alliaria petiolata), also known as Garlic Mustard. Is a native biennial wildflower that produces clusters of small white flowers from April to June. Its heart-shaped leaves release a mild garlic scent when crushed, adding seasonal interest to woodland edges, hedgerows, and shaded planting schemes.
This species thrives in moist, well-drained soils and grows best in partial shade or full sun. It naturally occurs in woodlands, hedgerows, roadside verges, and shaded banks across the UK. As a result, it is an excellent choice for woodland restoration, habitat creation, and conservation projects.
The nectar-rich flowers attract bees, hoverflies, and other early-season pollinating insects. Additionally, Hedge Garlic is an important larval food plant for the Orange-tip butterfly, making it a valuable species for supporting native wildlife. Its early flowering period also provides a reliable source of nectar when many other woodland plants are just beginning to bloom.
Our Hedge Garlic plants for sale are priced per plant. For orders over 500 plants please contact us.
All our plants are native British wildflowers grown in Peat-free compost in our sustainable nursery.
| Common Name | Hedge Garlic |
|---|---|
| Annual, Perennial or Biennial | Annual/Biennial/Perennial |
| Latin Name | Alliaria Petiolata |
| Height | 30 – 90cm |
| Flowering Time | April – June |
| Colour | White |
| Management | Effective control of Alliaria Petiolata includes regular removal before seed production, preferably through hand-pulling or herbicide application, as well as monitoring for regrowth due to its persistent seed bank. |
| Fact Sheet Included | Yes |
| Size | 65cc, 9cm pot |
