Wide Leek (Allium tricoccum) is in the amaryllis, onions, and allies family (Amaryllidaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 993 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in July.
Nationally it blooms mainly from July to July, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Wide Leek: observations by month (U.S.)
About Wide Leek
Allium tricoccum (commonly known as ramp, ramps, spring onion, ramson, wild leek, wood leek, and wild garlic) is a North American species of wild onion widespread across eastern Canada and the eastern United States. Many of the English names are also used for other Allium species, particularly the similar Allium ursinum which is native to Europe and Asia.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Wide Leek by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 174 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Michigan | 127 | July | Jul–Jul |
| New York | 125 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Pennsylvania | 104 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Vermont | 102 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Illinois | 53 | July | Jul–Jul |
| North Carolina | 43 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Indiana | 41 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Wisconsin | 36 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Connecticut | 30 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Massachusetts | 27 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Virginia | 27 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Minnesota | 18 | July | Jul–Jul |
| West Virginia | 17 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Maryland | 11 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Tennessee | 11 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Kentucky | 10 | July | Jul–Jul |
| New Jersey | 8 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Iowa | 7 | June | Jun–Aug |
| New Hampshire | 7 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Maine | 6 | July | Jun–Jul |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (amaryllis, onions, and allies)
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Wide Leek?
Nationally, July has the most observations, with the main season from July to July.
Where is Wide Leek most often seen?
The most observations come from Ohio, Michigan, New York.