Allium ursinum
- Perennial
- 30-40 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Very hardy
- Culinary use
Wild garlic, the hemispherical umbel is composed of white star-shaped flowers. The leaves are edible. Native.
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 30 - 40 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | April - June |
| Flower colour | White |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered, Shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average, Moist |
| Soil | Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Allium ursinum |
|---|---|
| Genus | Allium |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Common names | NL: daslook |
| Origin | Europe |
