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Wild Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
Wild Chives is a versatile herbaceous perennial valued for its edible, tubular foliage and rounded purple flower heads that add both flavour and beauty to the garden.
About Wild Chives and growing it in Alberta
Easy to grow and adaptable to a range of soils, it thrives in full sun and attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Its clumping habit makes it ideal for herb gardens, borders, and containers, offering care-free charm, while remaining largely pest-free, though it can be prone to downy mildew in overly wet conditions.
Plant Specifications
- Zone: 2
- Height: 0.15 metres
- Spread: 0.3 metres
Features of Wild Chives
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Full Sun
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Part Shade
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Drought Resilient
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Attracts Birds
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Attracts Pollinators
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Deer Resilient
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Cut Flower
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Edible Fruit
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Fragrant
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Green Roof Option
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Native Plant
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