Allium ramosum

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Common names: CHINESE CHIVE, FLOWERING CHINESE CHIVE, FLOWERING LEEK, FRAGRANT GARLIC, FRAGRANT-FLOWERED GARLIC

Native to: Northern China

Plant

Type: perennial

Forms: erect, tufted

Max height: 1.75 feet

Max width: 1 foot

Flower

white/off white

Leaf

green

Horticulture

Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, bee, specific butterfly species

Plant features: naturalizes

Edible: vegetable

Exposure: sun

Propagates by: seed

flowers in summer

Soil type: well drained

USDA Zones: zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f, zone 11 to +40 f

Temp. range: 0 to above +40 °F

Water: dry, regular