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A perennial herb in the onion family, known for its hollow, green, grass-like leaves and edible, pale purple flowers, both offering a mild onion flavor.
Key Characteristics
Appearance: Slender, hollow, green leaves and pom-pom-shaped, lavender-pink flowers.
Flavor: Mild, delicate onion or garlic flavor, depending on the variety (common vs. garlic chives).
Growth Habit: Forms clumps and spreads, growing 12-20 inches tall.
Growing Chives
Light: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil.
Planting: Plant in early spring, 4-6 weeks before the last frost, or sow seeds directly outdoors.
Watering: Keep soil moist, especially in summer; rain is often sufficient outdoors.
Care: Cut back spent flowers to encourage more growth and prevent self-seeding.
A perennial herb in the onion family, known for its hollow, green, grass-like leaves and edible, pale purple flowers, both offering a mild onion flavor.
Key Characteristics
Appearance: Slender, hollow, green leaves and pom-pom-shaped, lavender-pink flowers.
Flavor: Mild, delicate onion or garlic flavor, depending on the variety (common vs. garlic chives).
Growth Habit: Forms clumps and spreads, growing 12-20 inches tall.
Growing Chives
Light: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil.
Planting: Plant in early spring, 4-6 weeks before the last frost, or sow seeds directly outdoors.
Watering: Keep soil moist, especially in summer; rain is often sufficient outdoors.
Care: Cut back spent flowers to encourage more growth and prevent self-seeding.