Common Name
Wild leek
Ramps
Rampscallions
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
1.0
Width (ft)
1.0 -
2.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Piedmont
Mountain
Habitat
Rich cove and slope forests, rich floodplain forests, and northern hardwood forests. Frequent to locally common in the Virginia mountains; rare in the Piedmont
Wildlife value
Pollinators are attracted to the flowers
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Additional Notes
Malodorous. They have a distinct strong garlic/onion fragrance distinguishing it from the poisonous look-a-likes Lily of the valley or false hellebores
Flower Color
Cream/White
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Fragrant
Yes
Bloom Time
Spring
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)
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