Annual
Wild Leek
Allium ampeloprasum
Varieties We Carry
Autumn GiantAllium ampeloprasumStandardAllium ampeloprasum
Sizes & Pricing
4 inFrom$3.50
Seed PackFrom$4.89
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightFull Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size12-24 inches × 6-12 inches
About Wild Leek
Leek (Allium ampeloprasum) is a cool-season vegetable grown as a fall-through-spring crop in NE Florida (plant October-January). It produces long, mild-flavored stalks prized in soups and roasted dishes, performing best in rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture during the cooler months. Starting at $3.50.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Higher water demand in summer heat.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
Care essentials
Light
Leeks require at least 6 hours of direct sun daily. In NE Florida, site them in full sun for the cool-season planting window (October through February) when solar angles are lower.
Water
Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. In NE Florida's dry winters, irrigate 1-2 times per week; leeks have shallow roots and wilt quickly without consistent moisture.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in well-drained, fertile sandy or loamy soil amended with compost. Apply a balanced vegetable fertilizer (e.g., 6-6-6) at planting and side-dress with nitrogen mid-season to encourage thick, succulent stalks.
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Common questions
Is Wild Leek a good plant for St. Augustine?
Wild Leek is a annual for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 12-24 inches × 6-12 inches.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.