Allium tuberosum

Garlic Chives, Chinese Chives, Oriental Chives

Family: Amaryllidaceae Amaryllis


Type Annual, perennial
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Late Summer to Early Winter
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, rock garden
Height 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Spread 12" to 15" / 30cm to 40cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Fragrant foliage