Chives are perennial members of the onion family that sport beautiful edible flowers. Plus, they’re a wonderful companion plant that helps deter pests. Here’s how to grow chives in your garden!

Chives, scientific name Allium schoenoprasum, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. A perennial plant, A. schoenoprasum is widespread in nature across much of …

Jun 15, 2022 · Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) is an easy-to-grow, grass-like perennial herb in the same family as onion and garlic. It has a mild onion flavor that tastes great in salads or as a …

Sep 26, 2024 · Chives have tall, dark green, slender leaves that are hollow inside. The blooms on chive plants are beautiful, pale purple globes made of tiny flower clusters. All parts of the chive …

Sep 3, 2021 · Chives are related to onions and garlic in that they are members of the allium family. But unlike onions and garlic, they don’t have an edible bulb. Instead, the entire long strand of …

Sep 28, 2022 · Chives are an herb that's related to onions and garlic with long green stems and a mild, not-too-pungent flavor. Typically used fresh, and most often (although not always) as a …

Nov 12, 2024 · One of the most common culinary herbs is the chive. Growing chives at home saves money and ensures you always have fresh herbs to use. Lorin Nielsen will take you …

The easiest and most successful way of growing chives is planting rooted clumps in spring, after frost danger has passed. You can easily grow chives indoors in a bright, sunny location. …

Mar 22, 2025 · Chives are perennial low-maintenance herbs that help to attract pollinators. Learn how to plant and grow these versatile alliums now.

Nov 21, 2023 · Grown and known for its onion-like taste, chives add fresh flavor to cuisines of all types. Both the foliage—slender, bright green leaves—and the flowers—purple pom-pom …