Onion Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
4-inch pot
 
A classic and easy-to-grow culinary herb, onion chives produce slender, hollow green leaves with a mild onion flavor that is perfect for fresh use in salads, eggs, soups, and garnishes. In late spring to early summer, rounded clusters of soft lavender-purple flowers rise above the foliage, adding both ornamental appeal and attracting pollinators.
 
Chives are highly adaptable and perform well in garden beds, containers, and herb gardens. They thrive in well-drained soil with consistent moisture and can be harvested regularly by cutting leaves near the base, which encourages fresh new growth. Clumps can be divided every few years to maintain vigor and expand plantings.
 
Herbaceous perennial herb
Zones 3–9
Full sun to part shade
Grows 10–18 in. tall x 10–12 in. wide
Moderate water needs; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil
Deer-resistant
Blooms May–Jun