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Chives

Allium schoenoprasum

Edging a bed or a pathIn a potBees and butterflies

Good for pollinatorsEdible fruit

Chives
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeFruit and herbs
FamilyAmaryllidaceae
Size when mature0.3 m tall, 0.3 m across
LightFull sun, Part sun
MoistureMedium
Soilloam, sand
Soil pH6 to 7.5
Hardy to-30 degrees
FlowersMay to June
For pollinatorsVery good
WaterMedium water
UpkeepLittle
GrowthFast
In EuropeNative
Spreading riskNone known
If eatenPeople: Not toxic · Dogs: Can cause illness · Cats: Can cause illness
Worth knowingEdible

Safety

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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