Allium, Leek, Garden Leek 'Blue Solaize'

Alliumporrum

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Allium (AL-ee-um)
Species
porrum (POH-rum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Spencer, Massachusetts

Thompsons Station, Tennessee

Bristol, Vermont

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Thompsons Station, TN (Zone 7a) | July 2010 | positive

Extremely cold hardy. Overwintered in Zone 7 with no protection. Lovely thick fleshy bases after blanching with soil. Beautiful foliage.

R
Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | October 2007 | positive

This one and Giant Musselburgh are my favorite leeks so far. This one has beautiful blue-green leaves, and nice chunky thick stems. Stems...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

.French heirloom. Blue-colored leaves that turn violet after a cold spell. Very large, 15-20" stalks, sweet medium-long shaft, extremely ...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

A 105 day French cultivar.

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