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Garlic Chives
Allium tuberosum
This herb is beloved not only for its versatile culinary uses but for its elegance in the garden. Tall, starry white flowers spring out of a mound of smooth gray-green grassy leaves. You can go out to the garden in midsummer and gather swaths of it for practically any dish. Its flavor is a lovely, mild combination of what everyone loves best: onions and garlic.
Interesting Notes Use the flowers in fresh arrangements. You can also dry the leaves, or freeze them for later use.
Sowing Information You may sow seed directly into fine garden soil, or start indoors in spring when all danger of frost has passed. Spread seed on warm soil and cover with 1/4 inch fine soil. Seeds will germinate in 7-14 days. Once plants are two to three inches tall, thin to space plants 8-10 inches apart. 90 days to maturity.
Height 12-15 Inches
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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9
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Characteristics & Attributes
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Attributes
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Container |
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Edging |
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Border |
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Cut Flower / or Foliage |
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Fragrant |
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Critter Resistance
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Exposure
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Sun Tolerant |
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Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade |
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Growth Rate in the Garden
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Nature Attraction
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Late Spring / Early Summer |
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Late Spring / Early Summer |
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Late Summer |
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Soil Moisture Needs
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