Chives are a small clump-forming onion relative. The stems are frequently used as a culinary herb, and the flowers are attractive to pollinators.
Latin Name
Allium schoenoprasum
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Type of Plant
Bulbs
Herbs
Bloom Season
April - May
Seasons
Spring
Summer
Fall
Specifications
Max Height: 1.5'
Max Spread: 1.5'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
Colors
Native Range
Balkans, Siberia, Asia Minor
History
William Byrd II recorded chives on his plant list in 1736.
Other Details
Pollinator
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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