Scientific name: Allium porrum
Synonym: Allium ampeloprasm (Porrum group)
Family: AMARYLLIDACEAE
Common names: “Leek”
Plant Type: Annual
Conditions:
Zone: 2-11
Light: Full sun
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Deep organically rich
Moisture: Moist well drained – consistant moisture
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H & W 1-2′
Maintenance: Low
Landscape use: Veggie garden
Propagate: By seed
Pests & Disease: Can get a rust, deer and rabbit resistant
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