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Allium schoenoprasum 'Album'

Family Alliaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in)
Spread 30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Allium schoenoprasum 'Album' (white-flowered chives) bears white blossoms during late spring to early summer. This plant has foliage that is faded green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, culinary, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging and mass planting.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Allium schoenoprasum 'Album' tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer. Allium schoenoprasum 'Album' attracts butterflies to your garden.