Three-Cornered Leek

(Allium triquetrum)

Three-Cornered Leek (Allium triquetrum)

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Summary

Allium triquetrum, commonly known as three-cornered leek, angled onion, or onion weed, is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean basin, including southwestern Europe, northwestern Africa, Madeira, and the Canary Islands. It typically thrives in a variety of habitats such as meadows, woodland clearings, river banks, and roadside verges, often up to 2789 feet in elevation. This plant is characterized by its triangular-stemmed leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers with a green stripe that bloom in spring, creating an attractive display. The flowers are followed by capsule fruits containing black seeds.

Three-cornered leek is appreciated for its ornamental flowers and as a culinary herb, with a mild garlic-onion flavor. It is suitable for naturalizing in informal areas of the garden, and can be used in border plantings or as ground cover. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate partial shade to full sun. However, it can spread rapidly and become invasive, especially in mild climates similar to its native range. In cultivation, it requires minimal maintenance but should be monitored to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb, Bulb
  • Height: 1-2 feet
  • Width: 0.5-1 feet
  • Growth Rate: Rapid
  • Flower Color: Green, White
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Fast, Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Border Plant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant

Natural Habitat

Native to a variety of habitats including meadows, woodland clearings, river banks, and roadside verges

Other Names

Common Names: Three-cornered leek, Onion weed, Angled Onion, Triquetrous Garlic, Triquetrous Leek

Scientific Names: , Allium triquetrum, Allium medium, Allium opizii, Allium triquetrum f. normale, Allium triquetrum subsp. bulbiferum, Allium triquetrum var. bulbiferum, Allium triquetrum var. tangerinum, Allium triquetrum var. typicum, Briseis triquetra

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