Garlic Chives. Aromatic perennial with green leaves. Dense umbels of bell-shaped white flowers. Grown for its edible, green mild garlic leaves. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Hardy.
Allium tuberosum
Aromatic perennial with green leaves. Dense umbels of bell-shaped white flowers. Grown for its edible, green mild garlic leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Allium |
|---|---|
| Species | tuberosum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Garlic Chives |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Border, Culinary, Pot, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
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