Chives
Perennial

Chives

Allium schoenoprasum

Cheerful purple pom-pom flowers on a kitchen staple. Edible blooms make any salad Instagram-worthy.

Bloom Season
May - Jun
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
◐ Part Sun4-6 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
12-18" tall
USDA Zones 3-9
Bloom Colors
Purple
Lavender
Pink
Traits
✿ Pollinator Friendly△ Deer Resistant▢ Container Friendly♨ Edible
Soil
Loam
Pairs Well With
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