Chives
Pl. — Allium schoenoprasum Foto: Alpsdake (CC0)

Allium schoenoprasum

Chives

Height
20–40 cm
Bloom period
May - Jul
Flower colour
Pink-purple
Light
Full sun
Hardiness
Zone 3–9 (USDA) hardy to approx. -40 °C · suitable for Dutch winters (the Netherlands is zone 8)
Soil
Moist
Edible
Yes

Description

Popular culinary herb with fine hollow leaves and edible pink-purple flowers.

Care tips

Cut regularly for new growth. Flowers are also edible and decorative in salads.