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Wild Garlic Plant Care
Allium ursinum L.
Allium ursinum, known as wild garlic, ramsons, cowleekes, cows's leek, cowleek, buckrams, broad-leaved garlic, wood garlic, bear leek, Eurasian wild garlic, onion grass, or bear's garlic, is a bulbous perennial flowering plant in the amaryllis family, Amaryllidaceae. It is native to Eurasia, where it grows in moist woodland.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
What Is the Wild Garlic?
Wild Garlic (Allium ursinum) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Allium genus. Wild Garlic is native to Eurasia. Wild Garlic is also known as Ramsons, Bear Garlic, Wood Garlic.
Wild Garlic displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 inches tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 inches. Wild Garlic produces spherical clusters of small purple, white, or pink flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Wild Garlic?
Allium ursinum requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Wild Garlic Need?
Wild Garlic thrives in full sun to partial shade light conditions. The optimal light range is 2000–5000 lux. Avoid placing Wild Garlic in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
2000–5000 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Wild Garlic Prefer?
Allium ursinum grows best at temperatures between 50°F and 75°F. Wild Garlic prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Wild Garlic?
Well-draining sandy loam with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Wild Garlic to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Wild Garlic?
Divide and repot every 3-4 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Wild Garlic?
Wild Garlic can be propagated through division of bulbs, offsets, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to garlic plant plant care, which shares the same genus.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
Is the Wild Garlic Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic to Pets & Children
Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses if ingested
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Wild Garlic?
Wild Garlic is susceptible to onion thrips, onion maggots. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Wild Garlic Need?
Wild Garlic grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. Native to Eurasia, Wild Garlic is adapted to warm climates. In cooler regions, grow Wild Garlic as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
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Wild Garlic is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Allium genus — compare its care with other Allium species on PlantoScan.
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