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Chives

Chives are a perennial member of the onion family that sport beautiful edible flowers. Plus, they’re a wonderful companion plant that helps deter pests. Common chives consist of clumps of small, slender bulbs that produce thin, tubular, blue-green leaves reaching 10-15 inches in height. The edible, flavorful flowers may be white, pink, purple, or red, depending on variety.
Description from almanac.com

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Chives

Chives fast facts

Scientific Name

Allium schoenoprasum

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Garden Type

Container Appropriate, Edible Garden, Anywhere

Wildlife

Bees, Butterflies

Native Plant Region

To North America

Light needs

Filtered, Full Sun

Water Needs

Medium

Plant Type

Annual, Flowering

Bloom Color(s)

Purple

Height

0 – 2 feet

Width

0 – 1, 1 – 2 feet

Months in Bloom

April, May, June, July, August, September

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

Yes
Chive

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