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Genus:Allium Species: schoenoprasum Common Name: Chives Family: Alliaceae Order: Asparagales Native: Northern North Hemisphere Habit: Bulbous Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1 to 2 feet Width: 1 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Spring to Summer Flower Color: Purple Propagation: Seed or bulb Zone: 4-8 Note: This herb is suitable in herbs gardens, borders, window sills or containers. This culinary herb can be used in many dishes. Monitor plant for root rot, especially in poorly-drained soils. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.

Comments, Questions, Desire to Support: Contact Mo Fayyaz, Greenhouse/Garden Director, 608 262 2235.

File last updated: 2007.

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