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Allium carinatum ssp. pulchellum

Allium carinatum ssp. pulchellum
Soil Moisture Needs: Dry Season of Interest (Flowering): Summer Exposure: Sun Tolerant

Chives

Create delicious gourmet meals with fresh herbs!Chives has a delicate onion flavor. Mix chopped leaves with crearn cheese or butter or use in salads. Large rose or purple bloorns are decorative in the garden, fresh in salads, dried for winter bouquets or steep in vinegar for rose-colored chive vinegar. Chives are high in vitamins C and A. Flowers attract bees.

Recommended Recipes
Country Chive Omelet
Dill Dressing
Grilled Corn with Chive Lemon Butter
Zucchini Chive Dip

Height

12-18 Inches

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Spread

12 Inches

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Soil

Fertile, sharply drained soil.

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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)
Characteristics & Attributes
Urban Gardener Brands
• Herbs
Exposure
• Sun Tolerant
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Soil Moisture Needs
• Dry