Allium, Leek, Garden Leek 'Siegfried'

Alliumporrum

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Allium (AL-ee-um)
Species
porrum (POH-rum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Madison, Wisconsin

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
R
Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | October 2006 | positive

This has been one of my favorite leeks so far - big thick long stems, good flavor. According to the catalog it will overwinter if mulched...Read More

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2006 | neutral

A selection of the Giant Winter type. A really hardy leek for cold areas. Long stems which are late maturing and slow to bolt.

Featured
Cloudless Sulphur
(Phoebis sennae)
King Vulture
(Sarcoramphus papa)
Featured
Cloudless Sulphur
(Phoebis sennae)
King Vulture
(Sarcoramphus papa)