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Leek

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.

Plant Details

  • 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