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Chives, Garlic
Garlic Chives/Allium tuberosum (Perennial)
- Category: Perennial, Herbs
- Hardiness Zone:3-9
- Height:10-20 Inches
- Spread:12-18 Inches
- Bloom Color: White
An extra tasty and decorative chive.
Blue-purplish umbel shaped, edible bloom appears in August to accent the green-blue leaves. Use the flower and leaves in salads, cheese and egg dishes, gravies, soups and oils. Garlic flavor is subtle, but wonderful. Great herb for edging or in a container. Use fresh or dried.
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Attributes
| • | Container |
| • | Container |
| • | Culinary |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Ground Cover |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Additional Information about Chives, Garlic
Chives are known for lowering blood pressure.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Chives, Garlic
Plant in moderately rich, well-drained soil. Provide ample water during growth. Remove spent blooms. Leaves can be cut any time after plant is established to 6". Preserve chives by freezing minced leaves. Lift and divide every 3-5 years.