Botanical Name: Common Names:
Allium ampeloprasum porrum Leek,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Herbs & Vegetables Clumping, Tufting, Upright
Description:
Upright short-lived perennial, commonly known as garden leek has upright grass-like foliage and a thick edible stem. Stem and bulb is edible. Suitable for most gardens or plant in a container. Great for adding to casseroles, sauces and many other culinary dishes.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Edible Garden, Fragrant Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Alliaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Blue, Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant, White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: TBA
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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