Garlic Chives
(Allium tuberosum)
110 seeds $3.00
HomeGarlic Chives are tall and upright with wide, flat leaves that have a strong garlic flavor. In organic gardens, they are used repel aphids, and the flowers attract bees, butterflies and beneficial insects.
Allium tuberosum produces clusters of starry white flowers in late August. I read that the famous English plantsman, Christopher Lloyd, grew them in his garden to come up through The Fairy rose. So I planted garlic chives around my Portmeiron rose. They make a great pair!
Garlic Chives reseed excessively unless deadheaded. Also known as Chinese Chives. Deer resistant. Hardy in zones 3-9.
height 24" spacing 6"
Sowing Garlic Chives Seeds
Sow garlic chives seeds outdoors in the spring. Or start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Barely cover the seeds with soil. Full sun.
Also see Common Chives
