Photo: "Garlic chive in flower" by Ruth Hartnup
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Herb · Herbaceous-perennial
Garlic Chives
Amaryllidaceae
Flat-leaved (not hollow like common chives) with mild garlic flavor. White flowers July-August. Hardy zones 3-10. Aggressively self-seeds — deadhead to prevent spreading. Taller than common chives at 18-24 inches.
At a Glance
Days to Maturity
60–75 days
Sun
6+ hours
Full sun
Spacing
8–12 "
Container
Yes
2+ gallon pot
Height
1.5–2 ft
Zone Planting Guide
Growing Guide
Germination
Optimal Temp
65°F
Watering
Weekly Water
1–1.5 "
Needs
Moderate
Soil
pH Range
6–7
Soil Type
Rich, organic, well-drained
Resilience
Heat: Moderate
Cold: Moderate
Nutrition
Feeding Intensity
Moderate feeder
Sources
university
UMN Extension
horticultural
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