Edibles – Herbs – Chives

Chives

Botanical name: allium schoenoprasum 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 1-2 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: pink, purple 

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed throughout the spring and summer 

Propagation methods: propagate by tuber division during the spring season 

Landscape use: culinary garden, pollinator garden, container plant 

Special features: attracts pollinators, culinary plant, disease resistant, deer resistant, pest resistant 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy 

Fertilizing instructions : use an organic compost at the time of planting 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil:  loam 

Companion plants: tomatoes, cabbage, carrots 

Toxicity level: toxic for pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no