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Chives are green, grassy plants that taste like mild onions. They are often used in cooking to add flavor to dishes and can grow in gardens or pots.
Key details
- Height
- 20-50 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late Spring - Early Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Traits
AromaticFloweringBiennialGrass-LikeEdiblePollinator MagnetRapid GrowingSpice
What this page adds
The Chives has thin, hollow, grass-like leaves forming dense green clumps. Its distinctive globe-shaped flower heads are typically a beautiful lavender-purple or pink, standing proudly above the foliage.
Ancient Romans believed chives could soothe sore throats and act as a diuretic!
Cutting chives releases a special sulfur compound that gives them their unique flavor and smell!
Just a tablespoon of fresh chives adds Vitamin K, important for strong bones!
