Chives. Aromatic perennial with green leaves. Dense umbels of bell-shaped white flowers. Grown for its edible, hollow dark green leaves. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Hardy.
Allium schoenoprasum white
Aromatic perennial with green leaves. Dense umbels of bell-shaped white flowers. Grown for its edible, hollow dark green leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Allium |
|---|---|
| Species | schoenoprasum |
| Varietry | white |
| Common Name | Chives |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 25cm |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| 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 |
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