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Garlic Chives

Garlic Chives

Allium tuberosum

perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3aZone 10b

Garlic chives are a perennial allium with thin, flat leaves and delicate white star-shaped flowers that bloom in late summer. Both the leaves and flowers are edible with a mild garlic-chive flavor, making them excellent for culinary use and as an ornamental edible.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–2′ tall × 0.5–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 10b

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

SummerFall

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Native Range

East Asia

Function & Care

ediblemedicinalpollinator nectary

Edible Parts

leafflowerseed

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
seed, division

Companion Planting