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Allium schoenoprasum - Wild Chives
Allium schoenoprasum - Wild Chives
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Wild Chives is a hardy, clump-forming perennial with slender, hollow green leaves and round clusters of purple-pink flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, while the mild onion scent of the foliage adds a sensory element to herb gardens and edible landscapes.
Naturally found in open meadows, grassy slopes, and seasonally moist places, Wild Chives thrives in well-drained soils. Its compact, non-invasive growth habit makes it ideal for borders, containers, and small-space gardens, and it performs well in both urban and rural settings. Like other members of the onion family, its strong flavor and aroma deter herbivores.
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Plant Sizes & Blooming Window
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Plant Specifics
Seeds Per Pack
Seeds Per Package: 30
Light Conditions
- Sun
- Part Shade
Soil Conditions
- Moist
- Well Drained
- Seasonally Moist
- Loam
Height
- Under 12"
- 12" - 24"
Width
- Under 12"
- 12" - 24"
Bloom Colour
- Pink
- Purple
Month of Bloom
- May
- June
- July
- August
Vigorousness
- Fast
Deer Resistance
- High
Features
- Butterflies
- Bees
- Fragrant
- Long Bloom Time
- Attractive Seed Heads
- Urban Spaces
- Rural Spaces
- Medicinal Properties
- Edible Parts
- Good in Containers
Chinook Exposure
- Moderate
Distribution Info
Native to Canada, Wild Chives is found throughout Alberta, BC, and SK, and across the country flourishing in open grasslands, meadows, and along riverbanks. Its range extends across much of North America, where it thrives in nutrient-poor soils and rocky habitats.
Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info
Traditionally used as a wild edible, its leaves and bulbs have been harvested for culinary purposes, while its mild antiseptic properties have been valued in herbal medicine.