Allium - schoenoprasum, 1 Pack
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Allium – schoenoprasum
Allium schoenoprasum, commonly known as chives, is a clump-forming perennial valued for its slender, hollow green leaves and soft, globe-shaped blooms of pale purple. The grass-like foliage releases a gentle onion aroma when cut, making it a popular culinary herb. In late spring to early summer, spherical umbels of star-shaped flowers rise on leafless stalks above the foliage, attracting bees and other pollinators. Because it is both ornamental and edible, this plant fits beautifully at the border of a herb garden, in containers, or incorporated into mixed perennial beds.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Hollow tubular leaves
- Mild onion scent
- Pale purple globe blooms
- Pollinator-friendly & edible
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Pale purple (flowers); green foliage |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 12 – 18 in (30 – 45 cm) |
| Plant Width | 12 – 18 in (30 – 45 cm) (clumping habit) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to part shade (flowering reduced in shade) |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Plant or divide in spring or fall |
| Bloom Timing | April - May |
| Plant Depth | “Bulbous” planting—not deeply buried (not precisely specified) |
| Plant Spacing | 6 – 12 in (15 – 30 cm) between clumps |
