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Allium neapolitanum

Daffodil garlic

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Common names

27 names · 20 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Daffodil garlic
  • false garlic[1]
  • Naples garlic[1]
+2 more namesShow fewer names
  • Naples onion[1]
  • Neapolitan garlic[1]
Other languages (19)
Dutch
  • Bruidsuitje
  • Italiaans look
French
  • Ail de Naples[1]
Catalan
Chinese (Simplified)
  • 那不勒斯韭[1]
Czech
  • česnek neapolský[1]
Danish
Estonian
  • naapoli lauk[1]
Finnish
  • napolinlaukka[1]
German
  • Neapolitanischer Lauch[1]
Greek
  • Άλλιο το νεαπολιτανικόν[1]
  • Αγριοκρέμμυδο[1]
  • Σκορδαψιός[1]
Hebrew
  • שום משולש[1]
Italian
  • Aglio napoletano[1]
Japanese
  • オトメニラ[1]
Portuguese
  • Alho-de-Nápoles[1]
Russian
  • Лук неаполитанский[1]
Slovak
  • cesnak neapolský[1]
Spanish
  • Ajo Blanco[1]
Swedish
  • neapellök[1]
Turkish
  • sarmısak çiçeği[1]
Sources & name notes (1)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Allium neapolitanum — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Naples garlic — results[0].names[0]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • false garlic — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • All blanc — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • Naples onion — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • Alho-de-Nápoles — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • שום משולש — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • Ail de Naples — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • Neapolitan garlic — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • naapoli lauk — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • Neapolitanischer Lauch — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • česnek neapolský — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • オトメニラ — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • Лук неаполитанский — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • Αγριοκρέμμυδο — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • Σκορδαψιός — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • Άλλιο το νεαπολιτανικόν — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • Aglio napoletano — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • Ajo Blanco — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • Prydløg — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • neapellök — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • sarmısak çiçeği — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • napolinlaukka — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • 那不勒斯韭 — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.
  • cesnak neapolský — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 61475; Allium neapolitanum.

General information

Scientific name: Allium neapolitanum
Accepted name (Kew): Allium neapolitanum Cirillo View name reference ↗

Accepted in the cited Kew taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1] [2]
Botanical family: Amaryllidaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Allium (WCVP v16).

Sources [1]
Also known as: Daffodil garlic
Images: Google Images

Plant characteristics

Layer: Herbaceous, Vegetable
Catalogue size class: Small
Height: 0.15–0.46 m

NC State landscape size range; converted from feet and inches. Size varies with site, age and management.

Sources [3]
Spread: 0.3–0.61 m

NC State landscape size range; converted from feet and inches. Size varies with site, age and management.

Sources [3]
Growth rate: Moderate
Sources [3]
Foliage: None
Growth habit: Erect

Whole-plant habit and form as described by NC State.

Sources [3]
Life cycle: Perennial
Sources [3]

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

USDA zones listed by NC State; winter survival does not establish reliable cropping.

Sources [3]
Soil moisture:
Well-drained

Moisture and drainage conditions listed by NC State.

Sources [3]
Soil:
Clay, Loam (Silt), Sand
Sources [3]
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun
Sources [3]

Uses

Edible parts:
Leaves, Flowers, Root
Edibility rating:
(5)
Medicinal rating:
(2)
Functions:
Fragrant

Description

Leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked. They are delicious in salads, starting with a sweet flavor and then developing a strong garlicky taste. Most people find them tasty once they try them. The leaves are available from late autumn to early spring and are highly valued during this time of year. The bulbs can also be eaten raw or cooked and have a mild garlic flavor. When finely chopped, they make a wonderful addition to salads and can also be used as a vegetable or seasoning in hot dishes. They are harvested in the summer, once the plant dies, and can be stored for up to six months or longer. The bulbs have a diameter of 10 to 20 mm. Flowers can be eaten both raw and cooked and are excellent in salads. They not only provide a beautiful presentation but also add a strong onion aroma.

Harvest

Harvest starts: 01/06
Harvest ends: 30/09

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: Botanical familyTaxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 1169904; name ID 294888; Allium L.. Family column.
    • Taxonomy: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 1173015; name ID 296083; Allium neapolitanum Cirillo.

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.

  2. Catalogue of Life Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Allium neapolitanum

    Taxonomic data from WCVP, version 16.0, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. This shares the Kew WCVP evidence base cited on this page.

    Supports: Taxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: COL 2026-08-20, NameUsage.tsv line 1772999, ID 5TX76: Allium neapolitanum Cirillo (accepted).

    Source checked on .

  3. NC State Extension, North Carolina State University Allium neapolitanum — Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
    Supports: HeightSpreadGrowth rateGrowth habitLife cycleLightSoil moistureSoil textureUSDA hardiness
    Relevant sections
    • Height: Dimensions > Height; Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.
    • Spread: Dimensions > Width; Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Growth habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Light: Light
    • Soil moisture: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • USDA hardiness: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

    Source checked on .