 |
Allium carinatum ssp. pulchellum
Chives
Allium carinatum ssp. pulchellum
Chives
Create delicious gourmet meals with fresh herbs! Chives have a delicate onion flavor. Mix chopped leaves with cream cheese or butter or use in salads. Large rose-purple blooms are decorative in the garden and attract butterflies and bees. They are a pretty additions to fresh salads, can be steeped in vinegar for rose-colored chive vinegar or dried for winter bouquets. Chives are high in vitamins C & A.
Recommended Recipes
Height12-18 Inches |
|
Spread12 Inches |
|
SoilFertile, sharply drained soil. |
|
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Prefers fertile, sharply drained soil. Drought tolerant once established.
Usage/Other Information
Excellent for flavoring a variety of dishes.
· Hardiness Zone: 6-9
· Water: Allow soil to dry between thorough waterings.
· Feed: Use a fertilizer formulated for vegetables.
· Temperature: -10°F (-23°C)
· Water: Allow soil to dry between thorough waterings.
· Feed: Use a fertilizer formulated for vegetables.
· Temperature: -10°F (-23°C)
Characteristics & Attributes
|
Exposure
|
Growth Rate in the Garden
|
Nature Attraction
|
Soil Moisture Needs
|
||||||||||||
|
Season of Interest (Flowering)
|
Foliage Color
|
Urban Gardener Brands
|
Attributes
|
||||||||||||
