Common perennial herb; also called fine-leaved or wild chives. They have a mild, sweet onion flavor and are a staple in many cuisines. Both leaves and flowers are edible. Flowers are purple and begin blooming in the summer. Harvest leaves by cutting towards base of the plant.
Allium tuberosum
Chives-Garlic
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Long, tubular, grass-like foliage
- Fragrant
- Strong scent of garlic and onions when sliced or crushed
- Cream colored flowers in summer
- Many culinary uses
Border or Bed
Container
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Full Sun
Attracts Butterflies
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grows well in well drained soil. Prefers full to part sun. To provent self seeding, deadhead blossoms as they begin to brown. Divide clumps in the spring every few years.
Height: 12-24 in
Spacing: 12-15 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Ivory
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Edible
- Border or Bed
- Container
Critter Resistance:
- Groundhog Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Allium
Common Name: Chives
Common perennial herb; also called fine-leaved or wild chives. They have a mild, sweet onion flavor and are a staple in many cuisines. Both leaves and flowers are edible. Flowers are purple and begin blooming in the summer. Harvest leaves by cutting towards base of the plant.