Chives

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Name: Chives Botanical Name: Allium schoenoprasum Zone: 3-9 Soil: Well drained. Exposure: Full Sun Bloom Time and Color: Purple blooms in mid spring to early summer. Description: C hives can be grown indoors and out. They are grown for the flavor of their leaves, somewhat like onion, although much milder. Both the stems and light purple flowers are used in cooking and the snipped leaves are an addition to many dishes. Chives are perennial in the garden and grow approximately 12 inches tall. They are extremely easy to grow and are drought tolerant. Show more