Allium scorodoprasum

Wild Leek

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Hardy bulbous perennial with strap-like grey-green foliage and spherical purple-pink flower umbels. Aromatic leaves resemble a hybrid of wild garlic and leek. Drought tolerant.
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Plant Details

Common Name Wild Leek
Family Amaryllidaceae
Genus Allium
Species Scorodoprasum
Origin Europe, Asia Minor
Blooming Summer umbels, sometimes flowers in spring
Leaf Color Grey-green to blue-green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained sandy loam or gritty mix

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Watering

Water regularly during active growth, reduce after foliage yellows to prevent rot during dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun exposure required for optimal flowering and bulb development

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer at planting time in spring

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Pruning

Remove spent flower heads; cut back foliage once it turns yellow

Pest Control Aphid Onion Fly Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
4000 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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