Wide Leek
Allium tricoccum
Also listed as Validallium tricoccum, Aglitheis tricoccum
Also known as Ramp, Wild Leek, Wild Garlic
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A native woodland perennial with broad leaves that emerge in spring and small white flowers in early summer. Traditionally foraged for its edible leaves and bulbs with a mild onion-garlic flavor.
Why grow it
Ramps offer earlier spring harvests than most alliums, with foliage appearing while many other perennials remain dormant. Compared to cultivated onions or garlic, ramps require minimal soil preparation and no fertilizer once established in suitable woodland conditions, making them lower-maintenance in naturalized settings. Their dual-purpose leaves and bulbs provide multiple harvest windows, and they establish stable populations through self-seeding in appropriate microclimates.
Watch out for
Ramps prefer consistent moisture and can struggle in dry summers without supplemental water during establishment. Harvest pressure should be carefully managed in wild or newly established populations, as excessive leaf or bulb removal can weaken plants and reduce vigor in subsequent seasons. Dense plantings may develop fungal issues in humid conditions with poor air circulation.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A native woodland perennial with broad leaves that emerge in spring and small white flowers in early summer. Traditionally foraged for its edible leaves and bulbs with a mild onion-garlic flavor.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Wide Leek grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Ramps offer earlier spring harvests than most alliums, with foliage appearing while many other perennials remain dormant. Compared to cultivated onions or garlic, ramps require minimal soil preparation and no fertilizer once established in suitable woodland conditions, making them lower-maintenance in naturalized settings. Their dual-purpose leaves and bulbs provide multiple harvest windows, and they establish stable populations through self-seeding in appropriate microclimates.
Watch out for
Ramps prefer consistent moisture and can struggle in dry summers without supplemental water during establishment. Harvest pressure should be carefully managed in wild or newly established populations, as excessive leaf or bulb removal can weaken plants and reduce vigor in subsequent seasons. Dense plantings may develop fungal issues in humid conditions with poor air circulation.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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