Allium sphaerocephalum Round-headed leek (Alliaceae)

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Allium sphaerocephalum
Round-headed leek
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The Allium sphaerocephalum plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Round-headed leek.

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Latin Name:  Allium sphaerocephalum
Common Name:  Round-headed leek
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:  Limestone rocks and fields in dry places[17, 90].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant[203]. it prefers a sunny position in a light well-drained soil[1, 90]. Established plants are fairly drought tolerant[190]. The bulbs should be planted fairly deeply[1]. Grows well with most plants, especially roses, carrots, beet and chamomile, but it inhibits the growth of legumes[18, 20, 54]. This plant is a bad companion for alfalfa, each species negatively affecting the other[201]. Plants often divide freely at the roots[233]. A good bee plant[163]. The flowers are very attractive to bees[203]. The flowers are sometimes replaced with bulbils[90]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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