Chives

Scientific Name: Allium schoenoprasum

Common Name: Chives

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 6 to 12 inches apart

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Use: Culinary herb, mild onion flavor, and edible flowers

Plant Habit: Clumping perennial with slender, hollow leaves

Companion Plants: Carrots, tomatoes, and roses

Harvest: Cut leaves when they reach 6 inches in length