SCIENTIFIC NAME: Allium schoenoprasum

COMMON NAME: Chives

FAMILY: Liliaceae

TYPE: perennial

LEAVES: semi-evergreen, cylindrical; edible with a mild onion flavor

FLOWER: globose inflorescences 1" across, attractive; pink to lavender; edible, adds some flavor to salads

SEASON OF BLOOM: spring to early summer

GROWTH HABIT: 1' clump

SOIL: well drained

SUN: full

HARDINESS: zone 4-8

UTILIZATION: culinary herb, edging, rock garden

DISEASES: none serious

INSECTS AND RELATED PESTS: none serious

PROPAGATION: division about every 3 years; seed

MAINTENANCE: remove flowers if growing leaves as culinary herb