100 SEEDS Allium schoenoprasum CHIVES, WILD CHIVES

You receive a package of 100 Seeds

Allium schoenoprasum is a bulb-forming perennial plant native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It has a grassy texture and grows in dense clumps, typically reaching a height of 12 to 18 inches.

• Leaves: The leaves are thin, hollow, and dark green. Crushing a leaf reveals a clear onion odor.
• Flowers: The plant produces attractive, globe-shaped clusters of small, pale purple or lavender flowers in late spring or summer. These flowers are also edible and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
• Hardiness: Chives are hardy in USDA Zones 3-11 and are a resilient, drought-tolerant plant once established.
• Planting: They can be grown from seed or by dividing established clumps. Divisions can be potted up to grow indoors on a sunny windowsill during the winter months.
• Care: They require little maintenance and have low nutrient requirements, but benefit from division every few years to prevent overcrowding.
• Pest Resistance: Chives are resistant to deer and rabbits and can help repel pests in the garden.
• The leaves and flowers are the primary edible parts of the plant and are best consumed raw or fresh, as drying them can diminish their flavor.
  
• • Culinary Uses: The mild onion-flavored leaves are a popular garnish and ingredient for a wide range of foods, including soups, salads, eggs, baked potatoes, and various sauces. The flowers are also used to add color and flavor to salads.
  • Ornamental Uses: Due to their attractive foliage and flowers, chives are often used as a border plant, in rock gardens, or in containers.
  • Other Uses: Historically, they have been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes.