Garlic Chives

Garlic Chives has masses of beautiful clusters of lightly-scented white star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from early summer to mid fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its grassy leaves remain grayish green in color throughout the season. The green fruits are held in clusters from late spring to mid fall.

This is an herbaceous perennial herb with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage. This is a high maintenance plant that will require regular care and upkeep, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

Invasive, Self-Seeding

Aside from its primary use as an edible, Garlic Chives is sutiable for the following landscape applications;

General Garden Use, Herb Gardens

Edible Qualities

Garlic Chives is a perennial herb that is commonly grown for its edible qualities. The entire above-ground parts of the plant are edible, and can be harvested at any time in the season. The edible parts have a zesty taste and a pleasant fragrance.

The plant is most often used in the following ways:

Fresh Eating, Eating When Cooked/Prepared, Cooking, Drying