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Allium schoenoprasum
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ChivesHerb, PerennialFamily: Alliaceae
- Height: 40cmSpread: 30cm
- Hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
Purple
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
A member of the onion family, this perennial herb is easy to grow. Both the leaves and flowers may be harvested for use in summer dishes, soups and salads, and the flowers are particularly attractive to bees.
Chives, Allium schoenoprasum, are perfect for edging paths and borders –particularly in the vegetable garden – and may also be used as a companion plant, deterring pests such as carrot root fly.
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Allium ‘Schoenoprasum’ and wildlife
Allium ‘Schoenoprasum’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Allium ‘Schoenoprasum’ poisonous?
Allium ‘Schoenoprasum’ can be toxic.
Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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