Zone: 3
Height: 30-45cm [11.5-17.5in]
Spread: same; naturalizes in clumps
Bloom: Spring blooms, white
Foliage: Edible wide green leaf makes handsome clump
Fruit: Sets seed in June-July;
Light: Full sun best
Water: Not particular
Soil: Not particular
Garden Location: Showy leaf, does well in sunny bed; perennial vegetable garden
Allium victorialis (Alpine leek)
Because of several inquiries, I collect seed of Allium victorialis in the fall and can offer a few packets of 100 seeds for $5. They must be stored moist or planted immediately. Mailing is expensive, however: $5 to anywhere in Canada; $10 to anywhere in the US.