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 |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
Related products
Mentha x gracilis ‘Variegata’
A strongly aromatic, spreading perennial with red-tinted stems and green leaves striped and flecked gold. Dense clusters of lilac flowers in summer.
Artemisia dracunculus
Perennial grown for its aromatic, lance-shaped, green leaves, insignificant yellowish white flowers.
Mentha spicata ‘Moroccan’
A spreading perennial with spearmint flavoured leaves. Dense clusters of white flowers in summer.
Mentha spicata
A spreading perennial with aromatic bright green leaves. Dense clusters of lilac, white or pink flowers in summer.
Foeniculum vulgare
A fine foliage plant with mid-green filigree, aniseed flavoured leaves, flat umbels of yellow flowers followed by aromatic seeds.
Mentha x piperita f. citrata ‘Lemon’
An aromatic, spreading perennial with leaves mildly lemon scented. Dense clusters of purple flowers in summer.
Anethum graveolens
Aromatic annual with ridged stems and fine, thread-like, blue-green leaves. Flat umbels of deep yellow flowers.
Mentha requienii
A mat-forming perennial with peppermint-scented bright green leaves. Tiny clusters of lilac flowers in summer.