Allium Schoenoprasum (Onion Chives)
Allium Schoenoprasum (Onion Chives)
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Allium Schoenoprasum (Onion Chives) is a hardy, clump-forming perennial herb valued for its fine, grass-like green foliage and mild onion flavour. A staple in kitchen gardens, it produces edible leaves that are perfect for garnishing salads, soups, eggs, and savoury dishes. In addition to its culinary use, it also produces attractive purple pom-pom flowers that add ornamental charm and attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.
Easy to grow and highly productive, Onion Chives thrive in full sun to partial shade and adapt well to a range of soil conditions, provided they are well-drained. They are low maintenance and reliably return year after year, forming dense clumps that can be easily divided to expand plantings. Ideal for herb gardens, borders, and container growing, this versatile herb is a must-have for any productive or edible garden space.

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Mature height
20cm – 40cm
Mature width
20cm – 30cm
Spacing
15cm – 25cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Herbaceous Perennial
Foliage
Fine, hollow, grass-like green leaves with a mild onion scent and flavour
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Produces rounded purple flower heads from spring through summer; leaves can be harvested continuously throughout the growing season
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Very low maintenance; benefits from regular trimming to encourage fresh growth and prevent flowering if leaf production is preferred
Root System
Clumping fibrous root system that gradually expands, suitable for division and easy propagation