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chives

Allium schoenoprasum

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Allium
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Common Names: cive, onion grass, schnittlaugh, seithes, seives

About this plant

A bulbous perennial forming a clump of erect narrowly cylindrical, onion-scented leaves, with rounded umbels of light purple bell-shaped flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in fertile well-drained soil. Add grit when grown in clay soils to improve drainage. See allium cultivation for further advice

Pruning

Cut back after flowering or merely remove dead flower heads

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or division at any time

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally trouble-free: Onion white rot and a downy mildew may occur

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years