Allium tricoccum Wild leek (Alliaceae)

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Allium tricoccum
Wild leek
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The Allium tricoccum plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Quebec, south to Virginia and Iowa. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild leek.

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Latin Name:  Allium tricoccum
Common Name:  Wild leek
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  Ait.

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:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.2

Habitat:  Rich woods and bottoms, preferring slopes and streamsides[43]. Usually in beech and maple woods[159].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a sunny position in a light well-drained soil[1]. Grows well in light moist woodland, where the plant forms large clumps and can become invasive[203, 235]. It is probably best grown in the wild garden[203]. Plants are hardy to at least -15°c[238]. The bulbs should be planted fairly deeply[1]. The leaves die down in early summer before the flowers have fullly opened. 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]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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