Garlic Chives
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Allium tuberosum
Allium tuberosum, commonly known as garlic chives, is a clump-forming onion family member. It is grown for both culinary and ornamental purposes. It has chive-like, gray-green leaves that can grow up to 12" long and be used in cooking like chives (Allium schoenoprasum). The plant produces small, star-shaped, white flowers with brown-striped tepals in loose clusters on leafless stems that are 9-18" tall. These flowers bloom from late summer into fall.
Plants can spread quickly, and a small planting can expand rapidly. When any part of the plant is cut or crushed, it releases an oniony smell; however, the scent of the flowers is more reminiscent of violets. This plant is also known as Chinese chives because it is extensively grown in China for culinary purposes.
Garlic chives thrive in dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. They can spread aggressively through self-seeding and tuberous rootstocks. Removing the flowers before they go to seed is essential to control unwanted spreading.
Height: 1’-1.5'
Spread: 1’-2'
Bloom: August-September
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low to Medium
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Southeastern & Southcentral U.S.
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
