Allium, Leek, Garden Leek
Alliumporrum 'King Richard'

Synonym:Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum

Category
Vegetables

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored