Allium ursinum

Wild Garlic

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Wild Garlic (Ramsons), a woodland perennial with broad leaves and white star-shaped flowers. Known for its strong garlic scent and edible foliage.
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Plant Details

Common Name Wild Garlic
Family Amaryllidaceae
Genus Allium
Species Ursinum
Origin Europe / Western Asia
Blooming Spring ephemeral, white star-shaped flowers in spring.
Leaf Color Bright green
Sunlight Shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. High organic matter content.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth (spring). Reduce watering after foliage dies back in summer.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers dappled shade in woodland settings; tolerates morning sun if kept moist.

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Fertilization

Apply compost or well-rotted manure at planting. Light feeding with balanced fertilizer upon leaf emergence.

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Pruning

Allow foliage to die back naturally to nourish the bulb for next season.

Pest Control Aphid Bulb Mite Slug

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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agriculture Harvesting Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 6 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 79°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
400 – 6000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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