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Allium schoenoprasum (chives)
Allium schoenoprasum (chives)
Easy perennial herb with pink flowers and mild onion flavor.
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Chives are a simple, reliable staple that belongs in almost every garden. They’re tidy, dependable, and useful. Slender green leaves grow in neat clumps, and in spring they’re topped with soft pink flowers that both bees and cooks love.
The leaves have a mild onion flavor that works in so many dishes. You can snip them again and again all season long, and the plant just keeps growing. They’re just as happy in the ground as they are in pots, window boxes, or tucked into the edge of a bed.
Chives are easy to grow— some sun, regular watering, and a pair of scissors now and then. It makes a great plant for beginners.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Easy to grow
- Mild onion flavor
- Can be harvested all season
- Pretty pink spring flowers
- Great in containers or gardens
- Loved by pollinators
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Regular during growth and bloom
- Hardiness: Zones 4–9
- Growth habit: Clumping
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in sun for best flavor
- Keep soil evenly moist
- Grow in pots or beds
- Divide every few years
CARE MADE EASY
- Snip leaves often to keep tender
- Cut flowers if you want more leaf growth
- Divide when clumps get crowded
- Cut back in fall or spring
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~1 ft. × 1 ft.
- Flower color: Soft pink
- Bloom time: Spring
- Foliage flavor: Mild onion
CULINARY USES
Chives are best used fresh:
Great with:
- Eggs and omelets
- Potatoes and soups
- Salads and dressings
- Butter and soft cheeses
- Fish and vegetables
Snip as needed—new leaves grow right back.
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose chives if you:
- Want an easy herb
- Cook often
- Garden in small spaces
- Like edible flowers
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Have more questions?
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