Allium ursinum (Ramsons, Buckrams, Wild Garlic)
Botanical Information
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Allium |
| Species | ursinum |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | Europe and Russia. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | The flowers are edible. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 -(-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - 30 |
| Height | 15 - 30 cm |
| Spread | 15 - 30 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Ground cover in woodland or naturalistic settings. |
| Propagation | Division of clumps and seed. |
| Cultivation | Sunny, fertile grounds with adequate moisture. |
| Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Small, round buds springing from the crown. |
| Leaf Description | Three deep green leaves with a strong an onion aroma emitted if broken or bruised. |
| Flower Description | White star-shaped flowers with approximately twenty petals. |
Photographs
Allium ursinum, form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Allium ursinum, form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Allium ursinum, form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Allium ursinum, form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Allium ursinum, form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Allium ursinum, flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Allium ursinum, flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Allium ursinum, leaf. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Scanning electron microscope image of pollen grain.