Allium ampeloprasum (Ornamental Onion)

(Garden Leek)

Grown for its edible bulb and leaves. Height 12-30″.

Grown for its edible bulb and leaves. Has a mild onion smell to the plant.  Will bloom the second year with colors ranging from pink, purple and white. Height 12-30".

Allium attracts bees and butterflies to the garden. Prefers rich, sandy to gritty, dry to medium well drained soil. Drought tolerant when established. Tolerates a wide range of soils. Deer and rabbit resistant.

  • USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-8
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Bloom Time(s): June-July