Chives are a delightful, easy-to-grow perennial herb known for their mild onion flavor, attractive foliage, and beautiful edible flowers. Perfect for culinary gardens, borders, and container planting, they’re a versatile addition to any garden space. Garlic chives are a great support plant for fruit trees and annual gardens as they attract beneficial insects such as predatory wasps which work as natural pest controls. Chives are a must-have for herb gardens, offering beauty, flavor, and pollinator-friendly blooms in a compact, manageable plant.
Garlic Chives
Latin Name: Allium schoenoprasum
Site and Soil: Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Tolerates a variety of soil types and is drought-tolerant once established.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus -40° F.
Size at Maturity: 10-20"
Bloom Time: Late spring / early summer
USDA Zone: 3-9Chives are shipped in either a bundle of 6 or a bundle of 12 in spring.