Allium scorodoprasum Rocambole (Alliaceae)

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Allium scorodoprasum
Rocambole
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The Allium scorodoprasum plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rocambole.

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Latin Name:  Allium scorodoprasum
Common Name:  Rocambole
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Although no individual reports regarding this species have been seen, there have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in very large quantities and by some mammals, of certain members of this genus. Dogs seem to be particularly susceptible[76].

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.1

Habitat:  Grassland and scrub on dry soils[17].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle - if you want to produce clumps more quickly then put three plants in each pot. Grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter and plant them out into their permanent positions in spring once they are growing vigorously and are large enough. Division in spring. Very easy, the plants divide successfully at any time in the growing season and the divisions can be planted straight out into their permanent positions if required.

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