Description
Botanical Name: Allium schoenoprasum
Common Name: Perennial Chives
Zone: 4–9
Exposure: Full Sun
Mature Size: 12 inches tall and wide
Description:
Perennial Chives are a hardy and versatile herbaceous perennial, valued for both ornamental and culinary use. Their slender, hollow green leaves have a mild onion flavor and can be harvested fresh throughout the growing season. In late spring to early summer, they produce attractive, globe-shaped purple flowers that are not only edible but also appealing in the garden. Chives thrive in sunny, well-drained locations and are excellent for edging herb gardens, borders, or containers. Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh leaf growth and prevent self-seeding. Easy to grow, tolerant of drought once established, and can be divided every few years in spring or fall.
Ornamental Features:
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Accent: Fine Texture
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Edible Flowers
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Attracts Pollinators
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Border, Containers, Edging
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Useful as a Cut Flower or Edible Garnish
Landscape Features:
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Deer Resistant
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Drought Tolerant
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Rabbit Resistant
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Edible
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Suitable for Herb Gardens, Mass Plantings, and Mixed Borders
