Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
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
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Chives grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
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
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
