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Chives

Allium Schoenoprasum

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Overview

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a perennial herb, valued for their onion-flavored leaves and charming purple blooms. Clusters of tube-shaped foliage reach up to 12-18 inches in height, offering a fresh green hue to any garden. Hardy in USDA zones 4-8, they thrive in full sun to partial shade and prefer well-drained soil. Summer flowers attract pollinators, making them a dual-purpose addition: culinary and ornamental. Space plants approximately 8-12 inches apart.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–11Type BulbClimate Temperate
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) — Clusters of tube-shaped foliage reach up to 12-18 inches in height, offering a fresh green hue to any garden

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Bulb
Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) — bulb with lavender and purple blooms; adding a splash of color and are particularly attractive to pollinators such, image 77
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) — onion-like flavor that is a staple in various cuisines; with a spread of approximately 8 to 12 inches
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) — with both leaves and flowers being suitable for culinary use; valued for their onion-flavored leaves and charming purple blooms
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) — bulb for full or half
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) — making them a strong perennial choice; bulb for full or half
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) — making them a strong perennial choice; bulb for full or half, image 97
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) — Growing to a mature height of 12 to 18 inches
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) — is a perennial herb that is both ornamental and functional; chives are low maintenance
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) — making it a versatile addition to any garden design; chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a perennial herb, image 86
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) — These flowers can reach up to 1 to 2 inches in diameter
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) — Space plants approximately 8-12 inches apart; onion-like flavor that is a staple in various cuisines
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) — onion-like flavor that is a staple in various cuisines
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) — only necessitating occasional watering and minimal feeding.<br><br>For the client's benefit; by late spring to early summer
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) — chives are low maintenance; is a perennial herb that is both ornamental and functional, image 72
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) — Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a perennial herb
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) — with both leaves and flowers being suitable for culinary use
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) — chives are low maintenance; is a perennial herb that is both ornamental and functional, image 98
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) — Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9
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