Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

Chives are a hardy, easy-to-grow herb valued for their mild onion flavour and versatile culinary use. Allium schoenoprasum is a staple in herb gardens, offering both edible leaves and ornamental appeal.

This herbaceous perennial forms clumps of slender, hollow green leaves with a fresh, onion-like taste. In late spring to early summer, it produces round, purple pom-pom flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and can also be used as an edible garnish.

Chives are well-suited for herb gardens, containers, borders, and raised beds. Their tidy growth habit and repeated harvest potential make them an essential addition to any edible garden.