Wild Leeks / Ramps
Allium tricoccum
Description: Wild Leeks, also known as Ramps, are a prized native perennial herb in the onion family, known for their broad, smooth green leaves and strong garlic-onion aroma. Emerging in early spring before most other plants, Ramps carpet the forest floor with lush greenery, later producing delicate white flowers as the leaves die back. Coveted for their rich, pungent flavor, Wild Leeks are a gourmet favorite for foragers and chefs alike.
Wildlife Benefits: Ramps provide an early-season food source for pollinators when they flower in late spring to early summer. Their presence also supports healthy forest ecosystems by enriching soil biodiversity.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used by Indigenous peoples for their antimicrobial and immune-boosting properties, Ramps are nutrient-rich and high in vitamins A and C. Their pungent compounds have been valued for digestive and respiratory support.
Native Status: Native to eastern North America, including Georgia, Wild Leeks thrive in rich, moist woodlands, making them an excellent addition to shaded garden spaces or forested permaculture projects.
Pollinator Friendliness: Though primarily grown for their edible leaves and bulbs, Wild Leeks’ late-season flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators, adding to their ecological value.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 6–12 inches
Spacing: 4–6 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Partial to Full Shade
How to Grow: Wild Leeks thrive in rich, moist, well-drained woodland soil with ample organic matter. They are slow-growing and take several years to establish, so sustainable harvesting is crucial—only harvest a few leaves per plant to allow for regeneration. Ideal for naturalizing in shaded gardens, Ramps will spread over time when left undisturbed.
Grow a sought-after, woodland delicacy with Wild Leeks—an early-spring native herb that brings bold flavor and ecological benefits to your garden or forest landscape.
Available in 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Allium tricoccum
Description: Wild Leeks, also known as Ramps, are a prized native perennial herb in the onion family, known for their broad, smooth green leaves and strong garlic-onion aroma. Emerging in early spring before most other plants, Ramps carpet the forest floor with lush greenery, later producing delicate white flowers as the leaves die back. Coveted for their rich, pungent flavor, Wild Leeks are a gourmet favorite for foragers and chefs alike.
Wildlife Benefits: Ramps provide an early-season food source for pollinators when they flower in late spring to early summer. Their presence also supports healthy forest ecosystems by enriching soil biodiversity.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used by Indigenous peoples for their antimicrobial and immune-boosting properties, Ramps are nutrient-rich and high in vitamins A and C. Their pungent compounds have been valued for digestive and respiratory support.
Native Status: Native to eastern North America, including Georgia, Wild Leeks thrive in rich, moist woodlands, making them an excellent addition to shaded garden spaces or forested permaculture projects.
Pollinator Friendliness: Though primarily grown for their edible leaves and bulbs, Wild Leeks’ late-season flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators, adding to their ecological value.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 6–12 inches
Spacing: 4–6 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Partial to Full Shade
How to Grow: Wild Leeks thrive in rich, moist, well-drained woodland soil with ample organic matter. They are slow-growing and take several years to establish, so sustainable harvesting is crucial—only harvest a few leaves per plant to allow for regeneration. Ideal for naturalizing in shaded gardens, Ramps will spread over time when left undisturbed.
Grow a sought-after, woodland delicacy with Wild Leeks—an early-spring native herb that brings bold flavor and ecological benefits to your garden or forest landscape.
Available in 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Allium tricoccum
Description: Wild Leeks, also known as Ramps, are a prized native perennial herb in the onion family, known for their broad, smooth green leaves and strong garlic-onion aroma. Emerging in early spring before most other plants, Ramps carpet the forest floor with lush greenery, later producing delicate white flowers as the leaves die back. Coveted for their rich, pungent flavor, Wild Leeks are a gourmet favorite for foragers and chefs alike.
Wildlife Benefits: Ramps provide an early-season food source for pollinators when they flower in late spring to early summer. Their presence also supports healthy forest ecosystems by enriching soil biodiversity.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used by Indigenous peoples for their antimicrobial and immune-boosting properties, Ramps are nutrient-rich and high in vitamins A and C. Their pungent compounds have been valued for digestive and respiratory support.
Native Status: Native to eastern North America, including Georgia, Wild Leeks thrive in rich, moist woodlands, making them an excellent addition to shaded garden spaces or forested permaculture projects.
Pollinator Friendliness: Though primarily grown for their edible leaves and bulbs, Wild Leeks’ late-season flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators, adding to their ecological value.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 6–12 inches
Spacing: 4–6 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Partial to Full Shade
How to Grow: Wild Leeks thrive in rich, moist, well-drained woodland soil with ample organic matter. They are slow-growing and take several years to establish, so sustainable harvesting is crucial—only harvest a few leaves per plant to allow for regeneration. Ideal for naturalizing in shaded gardens, Ramps will spread over time when left undisturbed.
Grow a sought-after, woodland delicacy with Wild Leeks—an early-spring native herb that brings bold flavor and ecological benefits to your garden or forest landscape.
Available in 4.25 inch (quart) pots.