Allium schoenoprasum

Description:

Chives are a hardy perennial herb which are members of the onion family and sprout narrow, cylindrical leaves from tiny underground bulbs. The foliage and flowers are both edible and add a mild oniony flavour when chopped and sprinkled onto soups or salads. They also make a tasty garnish for boiled potatoes or fish dishes. Chives are a great companion plant to carrots when planted in a vegetable garden, as they deter carrot root fly. The foliage, roots and flowers have an onion aroma when disturbed. We think they are a herb garden essential!

Aftercare: Harvest regularly to promote fresh growth. Divide clumps every 3 years to reinvigorate. Water well during dry spells to ensure a lush crop of leaves as Chives don't like to dry out.

Resistance to Pests and Diseases:

Good

Soil Moisture Requirements:

Moist but well-drained
(Irrigation not required)

Flowering colour:

Lilac

Height & Spread:

40 x 30 cm

Flowering Period:

Summer

Soil PH:

Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
(Any)

Soil Type:

Deciduous:

Maintenance:

Scented:

Wildlife Friendly:

Plant Aspect: