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Allium tuberosum (garlic chives)
Allium tuberosum (garlic chives)
Hardy perennial herb · Mild garlic-flavored leaves · White summer flowers · Perfect for cooking & garden borders
📦 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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Garlic Chives are a versatile, easy-to-grow perennial valued for both their culinary use and ornamental appeal. Plants form neat clumps of flat, gray-green leaves with a mild garlic flavor that works well fresh or cooked. The flavor is gentler than traditional garlic, making it especially useful for everyday cooking.
In summer, sturdy stems rise above the foliage, topped with clusters of small white flowers that carry a subtle violet-like fragrance. These blooms are attractive in the garden and work well in fresh or dried arrangements, adding unexpected beauty to an edible plant.
Garlic chives are dependable, productive, and long lived—an excellent choice for kitchen gardens, borders, and mixed plantings where edible and ornamental plants overlap.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Mild garlic flavor for cooking
- Edible leaves and flowers
- Attractive white summer blooms
- Strong stems for cutting
- Easy, reliable perennial
- Useful in both gardens and kitchens
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Average to rich, well-drained soil
- Water: Regular during growth and bloom
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9
- Growth habit: Clumping, upright
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~2 ft. × 1 ft.
- Foliage: Flat, gray-green leaves
- Flower color: White
- Bloom time: Summer
- Fragrance: Mild garlic foliage; lightly scented flowers
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in full sun for best flowering
- Tolerates partial shade, especially in warmer climates
- Keep soil evenly moist during active growth
- Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor
CARE MADE EASY
- Harvest leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth
- Deadhead flowers if reseeding is not desired
- Cut back foliage in fall or early spring
- Minimal feeding needed
BEST USES
- Culinary gardens
- Salads and cooked dishes
- Edible landscaping
- Fresh and dried flower arrangements
- Border and mixed perennial beds
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Garlic Chives if you:
- Want a perennial culinary herb
- Like mild garlic flavor
- Enjoy plants that are both edible and ornamental
- Garden in Zones 4–9
- Prefer low-maintenance herbs
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?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.