Ramsons or wild garlic occurs widely in the British Isles in damp woods and hedgerows. Its brilliant white flowers in Apr-May are very beautiful. Some cooks use the cigar shaped bulbs, although we stick to Allium sativum, the usual culinary species, the leaves are used in salads. Ramsons grow and spread in most soils. Height 9”.
Growing Information
Flowering Period: Mid Spring
Colour: White
Height: 20–40 cm
Position: Partial Shade / Full Shade
Soil: Moist but Well-drained, Humus-rich
Naturalising: Excellent
Wildlife Value: Pollinator value: Excellent. One of Britain's most valuable native woodland plants for bees, hoverflies and other pollinators.
Native Status: Native
Suitable For: Naturalising, Under Trees, Wildlife Gardens, Woodland Gardens
