Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Slopes, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Leafminer
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Repellent, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
ALLIUM tricoccum
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Ramps, Wild Leek
In Hindi
Leucojum
Wild Leek
In German
Leucojum
wilder Lauch
In French
Leucojum
Leek sauvage
In Spanish
Leucojum
puerro silvestre
In Greek
Leucojum
άγρια Πράσο
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Leek selvagem
In Polish
Leucojum
Dziki Leek
In Latin
Leucojum
Leek Wild
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Properties of Leucojum and Wild Leek
Wondering what are the properties of Leucojum and Wild Leek? We provide you with everything About Leucojum and Wild Leek. Leucojum doesn't have thorns and Wild Leek doesn't have thorns. Also Leucojum does not have fragrant flowers. Leucojum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Wild Leek has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Leucojum and Wild Leek and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Leucojum and Wild Leek
Season and care of Leucojum and Wild Leek is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Wild Leek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Leek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Wild Leek is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Leek is Neutral.
Leucojum and Wild Leek Physical Information
Leucojum and Wild Leek physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Wild Leek height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Wild Leek are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Wild Leek flower color: Gold
- Wild Leek leaf color: Light Green
Care of Leucojum and Wild Leek
Care of Leucojum and Wild Leek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Leek pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Leek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.