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Allium schoenoprasum /Chives
White flowers and foliage
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White flowers and foliage
Clump of chives
Chives grow in clumps and increase in size over time
Close-up of clustered flowers
Flowers and buds
Young plants ready for transplanting
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Scientific Name:
Allium schoenoprasum
Common Name:
Chives
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
White
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
Sometimes grown in pots in kitchen windows for use in food preparation. An excellent perennial that lives a long time. Plants multiply and can be divided after growing in the same location for several years. Easy to grow, but provide full sunlight and a well drained soil.