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    • Photo of Siberian Chives flower by Forestfarm

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    Siberian Chives

    Scientific Name: Allium nutans

    Plant type

    perennial, herb, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 6"-15"

    planting zones

    • 3a-10b

    Siberian Chives plant details

    Siberian Chives is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or herb with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Siberian Chives

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or herb
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, edible

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Siberian Chives

    USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    From the stony steppes and meadows of Siberia, this is a tough, easy to grow perennial! Gray-strap like leaves form small clusters and it produces its charming rose-violet flowers during June-July. A wonderful perennial for the summer garden. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Siberian Chives plant

    How to Grow Siberian Chives

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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