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Allium schoenoprasum

Chive

Chive

Exposure

  • Sun
  • Partial shade

Rusticity

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • June
  • July
  • August

  • Perennial
  • Easy to grow
  • Harvesting at any time
  • Aromatic
  • Heat tolerant

As a very hardy perennial, chive is probably the simplest herb to grow. She tolerates everything; shade, sun, excess water and drought! In the refrigerator, it retains its onion aroma for almost a week; you can also freeze it. It is usually used raw, chopped in salads or in fresh cheese, to enhance dishes or as a garnish in soups. Dried chives lose their scent. Its flower is also edible, having a violet aroma. Beware of limited toxicity for cats, dogs, horses and also many birds. It attracts pollinating insects with its flowering but its foliage repels unwanted insects and animals due to its high sulfur content.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
8 - 12 in.
Spread
8 - 12 in.
Height
12 - 18 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Upright

Flowering colours:

  • Light violet

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Abundant
  • frequent
  • and regular

Maintenance:

  • To harvest
  • cut the leaves to 5cm so that the plant can grow back
  • without shaving the entire clump. Remove dead leaves regularly.

Soil requirement:

  • Rich and well drained

Features

Resistance:

  • White-tailed deer

Attract:

  • Pollinators

Use:

  • Pot
  • Full ground

Attribute:

  • Edible

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