Allium ursinum (Wild Garlic)
Wild Garlic, Ramsons, Bear's Garlic, Buckrams, Gipsy Onion, Hog's Garlic, Ramsomes, Wild Leek, Wood Garlic
More tolerant of part shade conditions than most Alliums, Allium ursinum (Wild Garlic) is a vigorous, bulbous perennial with loose umbels, 2 in. across (5 cm), counting up to 20 star-shaped white flowers. The blossoms are borne on erect, leafless stems and rise above pairs of elliptic, linear, deep green basal leaves. If bruised or crushed, the foliage exudes a strong onion or garlic aroma. Blooming from mid-spring to early summer, Wild Garlic may be grown for both ornamental and culinary uses since both its leaves and flowers are edible.
- Growing up to 6-12 in. high (15-30 cm), this species spreads by rhizomes and self-seeding, and over time can form large colonies.
- Easily grown in fertile, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Add grit when grown in clay soils to improve drainage. This Allium is drought tolerant.
- Stunning when planted in drifts in wild or naturalized areas.
- Known for attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for onion white rot, and downy mildew.
- Propagate by seed or division.
- Allium ursinum is native to Europe and Asia, where it grows in moist woodland.
Many hundreds of Allium species exist, but only a modest few have made a name for themselves as garden plants. The ornamental onions distinguish themselves by their great diversity in color, inflorescence and flowering height. Many species bloom in early summer - just after the spring-flowering period and just before the exuberant full bloom of summer. All species can be used in the border. Certain small species are just perfect for a rock garden, and several lend themselves to naturalizing.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Allium |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Native Plants | United Kingdom |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Allium |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Native Plants | United Kingdom |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |