Hundredfold Wild Leek, Ramp 20 Herb Seeds - Allium tricoccum Canada Native Perennial Edible Woodland Ground Cover

• NATIVE PERENNIAL: Allium tricoccum, commonly known as wild leek or ramp, is a hardy perennial native to Canadian woodlands that returns year after year
• GROWING CONDITIONS: Thrives in moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade, making it perfect for woodland gardens and shaded areas
• CULINARY USES: Edible plant prized for its distinctive garlic-onion flavour, with both leaves and bulbs being suitable for cooking
• GROUND COVER: Spreads naturally to form an attractive woodland ground cover, reaching 30-40 centimetres in height at maturity

Experience the charm of Wild Leeks, a Canadian native perennial. This packet contains 20 versatile seeds that can serve as an attractive ground cover and culinary delight. With hints of garlic and onion, these hardy perennials thrive in shaded woodlands, reaching 30-40 cm in height and naturally spreading over time.

Perfect for gardeners wanting to grow their own edible landscape, these seeds can be planted in rich, well-draining soil in spring or autumn for best results.

Note that germination may take several months, as these seeds require a period of cold stratification.

All photos were taken in Southern Ontario. The short clip was taken in the Hundredfold garden in Toronto (Zone 6).

Hundredfold Notes: 

My Honest Ramp Journey

I’ll start with a confession: my first attempt at growing wild leeks (ramps) from seed was a complete failure.

I’m not a beginner gardener. I’ve successfully germinated some difficult native seeds — swamp milkweed included. But when I threw ramp seeds in containers, nothing emerged. Not one sprout.

After reflecting on it, I’m fairly certain the seeds weren’t the problem — my method was.

Wild leeks have evolved over thousands of years on the forest floor, where they rely on stable soil, natural freeze-thaw cycles, and the slow breakdown of leaf litter. A container, with its fluctuating moisture, temperature swings, and artificial growing medium, is simply a poor substitute for a true woodland environment.

So I changed course.

About three years ago, I came across fresh wild leek bulbs at a supermarket in Markham, Ontario. Recognizing the opportunity, I brought home a few bunches and planted them in a shaded area of my native garden beneath an ash-leaf maple — a setting that loosely mirrors their natural woodland habitat.

They thrived.

Today, those ramps return every spring with almost no effort, slowly establishing themselves just as they would in the wild.

That experience taught me something important:

Bulbs are often the easier path. They already carry stored energy and, when planted in suitable conditions, adapt readily — as though your garden were simply another patch of forest.

Seeds, however, are a different kind of journey.

They require patience, proper conditions, and a willingness to work with nature rather than rush it. But for dedicated growers, starting from seed can be deeply rewarding.

That’s exactly why we offer wild leek seeds at Hundredfold.

For those who want to cultivate this treasured native plant responsibly, growing your own ramps at home helps reduce pressure on wild populations while creating a sustainable harvest for years to come.

Whether you choose bulbs or seeds, both paths lead to the same beautiful destination: a thriving patch of wild leeks in your own garden — and one less reason to disturb the forest.

Grow patiently. Grow ethically. Grow native.