species 6,668 observations

Round-headed Leek

Allium sphaerocephalon

Field notes

Supports All

26 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Leek Moth 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 7
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Great Golden Digger Wasp, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Red Admiral 18

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Plant type: Bulb Cool season vegetable Poisonous

From NC State Extension.