Giant Chives
Allium schoenoprasum var. sibiricum
Amaryllidaceae
Growth habit
Geophyte
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Europe
Biocultural value
Onion-flavored flower heads are pulled apart and sprinkled in salads, soups, omelettes and dips. Fresh leaves and flowers have a mild onion flavor.
Location
Palmer-Kinne Dogwood Collection, Robison Herb Garden
Source of plant
Botanical Garden of Tartu State University, Jardin Botanique de Montreal
Description
Robust, up to 50cm tall, with the umbel 3cm to 5cm in diameter, long-acuminate perianth segments 10mm to 15mm.
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Special characteristics
growth habit, food