Allium schoenoprasum (common chives) bears showy, faded fuchsia, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring to early summer. This "bulb, corm or tuber" has dark green foliage that is matte, medium textured, semi-evergreen and fragrant. The stems are fragrant.
Typical Uses
Accent, alpine or rock garden, annual, bedding plant, border, container, culinary, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, mass planting, vegetable garden and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Allium schoenoprasum . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions
This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
