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| Family | Alliaceae | | Plant Type | annual | | Zone | USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
| | Care Level | high, challenging, suitable for experienced gardeners. | | Height | 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft) | | Spread | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to neutral |
| | Description | The annual Allium porrum (leek) bears showy and faded violet blossoms. The foliage is greyish green in colour and aromatic. | | Typical Uses | Annual and vegetable garden. | | Special Characteristics | Allium porrum has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. | | |
