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Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

Chives

Allium schoenoprasum

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Chives, scientific name Allium schoenoprasum, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae.

Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

At a glance

Sunlight
Partial shade
Water need
Low
Mature height
0.3 m
Maintenance
Low
Hardiness
USDA 3–9
Layers
herb

Functional roles

foodpollinatormedicinal

Propagation

How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.

divisionseedeasy

When: Divide spring/autumn

Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.