Gabe, for me here in NE Mississippi, chives (both Italian and garlic chives) are perennials. It flowers twice a year as well and those flowers are not only really pretty but edible. I will send you all the seeds you could possibly want for postage. Heck, I can send you all the plants you want for postage. We use chives 2-3 a week and it never stops growing until we really get into winter, with lows well below freezing.