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Also Known As

Allium schoenoparasum
Chives

Plant type

perennial, herb, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 6"-18"

planting zones

4a-10a

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Allium schoenoprasum plant details

Allium schoenoprasum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or herb with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Allium schoenoprasum

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or herb
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, culinary, edible, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium schoenoprasum

USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Chives are a small-growing member of the allium family. They have a mild onion flavour that is useful in many dishes. They grow in perennial tufts of narrow, hollow leaves and produce cute flowers in rounded lavender-purple clusters. The leaves and flowers are edible. Ornamental enough to use in the perennial border.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Edible perennial herb – the classic chives to make your baked potato yummy, and so much more! Almost evergreen in a warm sheltered spot…8-12” tall pointed, round grassy leaves, clumps are 12-18” wide. Rose pink balls of flowers top the green foliage in summer. Sun to part shade, most soils, some summer water, happy in pots. Deer resistant. Harvest with a scissors and allow regrowth; mild onion flavor has lots of uses, use your imagination! USDA Zone 5 3" pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

Perennial herb with pink flowers above grassy foliage. Flowers used in salads for flavor and color..easy herb with many culinary applications - salads- etc.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Great for cooking, add the freshly chopped tender foliage to almost any dish to add a mild onion flavor. A clump forming perennial with dark blue-green arching foliage and producing long lasting lavender globe shaped blooms in summer.

By: Almost Eden

Easy to grow from seeds. Popularly grown in pots for the kitchen garden.

By: Edens Blooms

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Photo of Allium schoenoprasum flower by Panayoti Kelaidis

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Gardening facts about Allium schoenoprasum plant

How to Grow Allium schoenoprasum

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy