Most Allium or Chives species are best grown in a well drained soil in a partially shaded to sunny spot. The larger the leaves and flowering stalks the sunnier the place should be. Dwarf forms are excellent for the rock garden. Others, especially smaller Allium species, such the majority from E Asia (China and Japan), are best cultivated in a slightly moist and peaty soil in partial shade (e.g. Allium beesianum, Allium japonicum and Allium sikkimensis).
All offered here are very easy to raise from seeds. Sow flat in any well drained, yet humus rich soil from autumn to early summer. Plant into the garden in autumn in the first or spring of the second year. Most Allium will flower within 2 to 3 years. Larger species such as Allium stipitatum may take up to 4 years to gain flower size.
All are USDA Climate Zone 6 unless otherwise specified.
30 seeds per package.
Allium (Chives)
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Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)
20 (30)cm, Chives is native of most of Europe and occurs in damp meadows in the mountains, forming dense clumps. Many linear-round leaves and dense umbels in lilac to pink. Very easy species. The leaves have a nice taste and widely used in salads. The edible lilac flowers may be added as well for decoration. IV-VII.
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Allium schoenoprasum var. alvarense (Alvar Chives) Exclusive
15 (25)cm, Alvar Chives is a subspecies native in open grasslands in Scandinavia and has narrower leaves than the type species. The leaves can be used as the regular species in salads and soups. The edible lilac flowers may be added as well for decoration. An easily grown species for any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. IV-VI.
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Allium tricoccum (North American Ramp Leek)
20cm, Ramp or North American Wild Leek is similar to the Eurasian species Allium ursinum and naturally occurs in moist woodlands throughout North America. The broad, dark green leaves have a pleasant onion-garlic-like taste, which can be used in salads and soups. The inflorescence consists of a small terminal umbel with white flowers. Easily grown in any humus rich soil with sufficient moisture in summer and a sunny to partially shaded spot. Will readily self-sow and multiplies by bulbs in an appropriate place. VI.
15 seeds per package.
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Allium tuberosum (Chinese Chives)
30 (40)cm, Chinese Chives is widely cultivated in East Asia. Makes numerous flowering stalks with many white flowers and contrasting black stamens very late in summer to fall. The leaves have a nice garlic taste and are used in salads and soups. The edible white flowers can be used in the cookery as well. VII-IX.
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Allium ursinum (Bear Garlic)
30 (40)cm, Bear Garlic is native to damp open woods in most of Europe, forming large clumps with numerous broad and fresh green leaves and white, star-like flowers. Its leaves as well as flowers have a fine garlic taste and are used in salads and soups. Will readily naturalize in any humus rich, slightly moist soil in partial shade. IV-V.
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