Chives -

(Allium schoenoprasum)

Herb Plants

Family: Alliaceae Genus: Allium Species: schoenoprasum

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Plant Type: Herb, Perennial

Temp / Zone: Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage: Well Drained

Water Needs: Low

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Moderate

Flower Color: Lavender

Attracts: Butterflies, Visual Attention, Wildlife

Foliage Color: Dark Green, Yellow

Average Height: 0' to 1'

Average Width: 1' to 2'

Season of Color: Summer Blooms

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect, Mildew

Landscape Uses: Border / Edger, Containers / Planters, Mass Planting, Outdoor Living Areas, Perennial Garden, Small Groups

Growth Habits: Clumping, Grassy, Low-Growing, Upright

Theme Gardens: Butterfly, Cottage, Herb, Perennial

Culinary Usages: Garnish, Potatoes, Salads / Sandwiches, Soups / Stews

Soil pH: 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8

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