perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 9b
Chives are a hardy perennial herb with slender, tubular green leaves and delicate purple-pink flowers; both leaves and blossoms are edible and commonly used to flavor dishes. They spread readily by seed and division, making them a prolific addition to herb gardens and permaculture systems.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.75–1.5′ tall × 0.5–1′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 4aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern Hemisphere temperate regions
Native to: Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
