Allium schoenoprasum

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Chives

Chive (Allium schoenoprasum) is an easy-to-grow, edible member of the Alliaceae family. Smaller, globe-shaped, purple flowers bloom atop long stems in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden in mid-summer. Cooks harvest the dark green leaves after they are at least 6 inches tall.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
May - June
Bloom Color:
Lavender
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Butterflies
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Bulb
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9