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Chives (Allium schoenoprasum): Edible, Pom-Pom Flowers for Herb and Cottage Gardens

Allium schoenoprasum

Overview

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) form dense clumps to 2 feet with edible, mild onion-flavored leaves and purple or white pom-pom flowers in summer. Flowers edible as garnish. Self-sows. Easy, low-maintenance herb.

Botanical Details

Genus: Allium
Species: schoenoprasum

Culture & Uses

Full sun, fertile, well-drained soil. Easily started from seed (sow late fall to mid-winter). Divide clumps spring or fall. No serious problems. Use in cottage gardens, herb gardens, containers. Fragrant foliage, showy flowers. Height 1-3 feet.

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