Chives

Allium schoenoprasum

S3061
The leaves have a delicate onion flavour, while the purple orbs of flowers are edible as well as decorative, as chives can also be grown as an insect-repellent barrier.
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The leaves have a delicate onion flavour and are used to enliven dishes of eggs, potatoes, salads and soups. The purple orbs of flowers are also edible and look a treat in the garden. Can be grown as an insect repellent barrier.
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The leaves have a delicate onion flavour and are used to enliven dishes of eggs, potatoes, salads and soups. The purple orbs of flowers are also edible and look a treat in the garden. Can be grown as an insect repellent barrier.
How to grow
Growing information
Seed sowing
Sow method: Sow in punnets
Germination: 84
Sow distance: 10cm
Seed sowing times
Cool: Jan-Mar,Oct-Dec
Warm: Jan-Apr,Sep-Dec
Hot: Mar-Sep
Sub-tropical: Mar-Sep
Tropical: Apr-Jul
Growing needs
Light: Full Sun/Part shade
Water: Drought tolerant
Plant characteristics
Type: Hardy Perennial
Height: 40cm
Width: 10cm
Flower colour: Purple

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