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| Allium schoenoprasum |
| Allium schoenoprasum var. sibiricum |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Uses: | Culinary Herb |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Dynamic Accumulator: | K (Potassium) Ca (Calcium) Na (Sodium) |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Days to germinate: 7-14 days Depth to plant seed: 1/4 inch Sow in situ Other info: Self seeds. Thin seedlings when 1-2 inches tall. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Bulbs |
| Pollinators: | Self Moths and Butterflies Flies Bees Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Posted by Calif_Sue (Sebastopol, CA - Zone 9a) on Jun 26, 2013 1:34 PM A lovely herb that is also a valuable source of color in the flower bed or in a potted combination. It blooms from early to late summer. If you are growing them for food rather than for decoration, snip the flowers before they bloom as they will grow thicker if they’re picked often. [ Reply to this comment | |
| Posted by jmorth (central Illinois) on Dec 6, 2011 1:03 AM Uses include: savory garnish adding zest to salads; great addition to scrambled eggs (my favorite), can be made into frozen chive cubes, also, as a garden ornamental. [ Reply to this comment | |
| Posted by Mindy03 (Delta KY) on Apr 23, 2012 7:18 AM Honey bees get nectar and pollen from this plant. One of their favorites for both nectar and pollen. [ Reply to this comment | |
| Posted by gardengus (Indiana Zone 5b) on Jul 26, 2012 5:28 AM A perennial must for any herb garden, easy to grow, so many uses, and flowers too. The flowers are edible. Pick and pull apart at peak bloom or just before . They add a bright accent to a salad and just a hint of flavor too. [ Reply to this comment | |
| Posted by Newyorkrita (North Shore, Long Island, NY ) on Sep 30, 2013 5:07 PM Everyone should grow Chives and Garlic Chives. I find that chives work well in salads or as garnish. They also can be substituted for onions. It is so easy to go out into the garden and just snip some fresh chives when needed. I grow my chives in pots. [ Reply to this comment | |
| Posted by NEILMUIR1 (London\Kent Border) on Feb 17, 2014 5:52 AM An essential culinary herb. Used in egg dishes and with potatoes and salads. Used extensively in Europe for its mild onion flavour. It also dries exceptionally well, with little loss of flavour, for culinary use! Very easy to grow, but must be used and cut a lot for thick, luscious, full-flavoured growth. [ Reply to this comment | |
| Posted by Catmint20906 (PNW WA half hour south of Olympia - Zone 8a) on Aug 1, 2014 6:29 PM Allium schoenoprasum reportedly serves as a beneficial plant in the garden by helping to repel aphids, Japanese beetles, and rabbits. [ Reply to this comment | |
| Posted by bxncbx (NYC - Zone 7a) on Jan 31, 2019 12:34 PM I've grown chives in a shallow fabric pot for years now. This plant is indestructible! It has survived seasons of drought, monsoon-like rains and polar-vortex winters with no extra protection. The flowers are beloved by pollinators and both the leaves and flowers have a mild onion flavor. I typically snip the leaves for eating only once or twice a year. Despite this, my plant is always lush and beautiful. Every garden should have at least one plant, as it is not one you will ever have to worry over. [ Reply to this comment | |
| joannmorford | On June 8, 2017 | Transplanted |
| Catmint20906 | On May 12, 2015 | Bloomed |
| p1mkw | On January 31, 2015 | Seeds sown |
| GaNinFl | On September 12, 2015 | Maintenance performed Cleaned up and removed some of the old growth. |
| MrsBinWY | On February 5, 2018 | Seeds germinated Gave them to Susie H. for Plant Sale. |
| MrsBinWY | On February 2, 2018 | Seeds sown germination test for Seed Library of previous year's seeds; 100 seeds in milk jug at warm room temp |
| thepurplebug | On June 11, 2019 | Seeds germinated |
| thepurplebug | On June 3, 2019 | Seeds sown Seeds planted in a container in front of the house. |
| antsinmypants | On May 20, 2021 | Transplanted Into Garden one |
| antsinmypants | On May 15, 2021 | Obtained plant 2021 Chicagoland Annual Plant Swap |
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