About
Petiveria alliacea, the garlic shrub or guinea hen weed, is a shrub or herbaceous perennial from tropical America producing garlic-scented, oval leaves and slender racemes of small, white flowers. An ornamental and aromatic plant for a warm, frost-free garden.
About the genus
Petiveria are herbaceous perennials or shrubs from tropical America with garlic-scented foliage and slender racemes of small flowers. Grown in warm, frost-free gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.