Broadleaf Wild Leek

(Allium rotundum)

Broadleaf Wild Leek (Allium rotundum)

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Summary

Allium rotundum, commonly known as Broadleaf Wild Leek, is a deciduous perennial herb native to rocky slopes and scrublands across Europe. It forms large clumps of up to 50 egg-shaped bulbs, each around 1.5 cm long, and features leaves that can grow up to 40 cm in length. The scapes can reach up to 90 cm tall, supporting umbels that appear round from a distance and may contain up to 200 flowers. The flowers are bell-shaped, about 7 mm across, with purple tepals that sometimes have white margins, and anthers that can be yellow or purple with pollen that is yellow or white. Flowering typically occurs in late spring to early summer, and while the flowers are not particularly showy, they add a subtle charm to garden settings.

Broadleaf Wild Leek is valued for its attractive foliage and its culinary uses, as both the leaves and bulbs are edible. It is often used in herb gardens, as an underplanting for taller plants, or naturalized in woodland settings. This plant prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade, and it requires consistent moisture with well-drained soil to thrive. It is relatively low maintenance but may require protection from overgrazing by deer or damage from onion flies.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 1-3 feet
  • Width: 1-1.5 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Purple
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

native to rocky slopes and scrublands across Europe

Other Names

Common Names: Purple-Flower Garlic, Rund Løg, Rundköpfiger Lauch, Runder Lauch, Ronde Look, Rundlök

Scientific Names: , Allium acutiflorum, Allium rotundum, Allium rubellum, Allium scorodoprasum subsp. rotundum, Allium waldsteinii, Allium rotundum subsp. jajlae, Allium jajlae, Allium cilicicum, Allium rotundum subsp. waldsteinii

GBIF Accepted Name: Allium rotundum L.