Allium, Leek, Garden Leek
Alliumporrum 'Giant Musselburg'

Synonym:Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum

Category
Biennials
Vegetables

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds