The Main Plant entry for Leeks (Allium ampeloprasum)

This database entry exists to show plant data and photos that apply generically to all Leeks.

Common names:
Leek
Bluegreen Winter
Blaugruener Winter
Blau Gruener Winter

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Vine
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences:Wet Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 2
Flowers:Malodorous
Flower Color:Brown
Flower Time:Late spring or early summer
Inflorescence Type:Umbel
Underground structures:Bulb
Uses:Provides winter interest
Dynamic Accumulator:P (Phosphorus)
Cu (Copper)
Mo (Molybdenum)
Pollinators:Flies
Bumblebees
Containers:Not suitable for containers
Conservation status:Extinct in the Wild (EW)

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Comments:
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