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Allium ursinum

 
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Family: Alliaceae
Genus: Allium (AL-ee-um) (Info)
Species: ursinum (ur-SEE-num) (Info)

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Category:
Bulbs

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
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2 positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive shinystarz On Aug 7, 2006, shinystarz from Richmond, VA wrote:

Allium Ursinum is edible -- for humans, but.like other members of the allium family, can be toxic to pets --especially dogs. Allium ursinum is often used when making garlic supplements -- for reducing cholestrol and general cardiac health. It's done quite well here in central VA. though it is, by no means, invasive.

Positive barby34 On May 26, 2004, barby34 from Saint Albans, VT (Zone 4b) wrote:

I find this an interesting plant in my woodland garden. It was my mystery plant when I first moved to VT 4 years ago and now I enjoy waiting for the delicate blooms to appear on their red stems.

Neutral Baa On Sep 8, 2001, Baa wrote:

Vigorous spreading bulb from Most of Europe. Has two broad, bright green strap like leaves. Bears flat topped, umbels of 6-20 white star shaped flowers.

Flowers April to June.

Native of woods and shaded meadows and happily spreads everywhere. The whole plant smells strongly of garlic and can even taint the milk of dairy animals if they eat it. Enjoys a damp, lightly shaded spot without too much competition. They will even tolerate boggy soils.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Saint Albans, Vermont
Richmond, Virginia



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