Leek
Common name
Leek
Botanical name
Allium triquetrum
Variety
na
Zone
USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F)
Light
Part sun
Height
12-24" (30-61 cm)
Habit
Clumping
Feed
Fertilize sparingly
Water
Water 2-3 times per week until established
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Time
Spring-summer
Maintenance
Low maintenance
About
An ornamental onion with a vigorous, spreading habit that makes it suitable as a ground cover or for naturalizing, even in poor soil conditions. An early bloomer with green-striped white, bell-shaped flowers wonderful cut or dried. May be used as a substitute for leeks or garlic in recipes.