Chives Onion
Quick grow facts
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What it is
Chives are a bulbous perennial used as ornamental or culinary herbs. Chives have edible flowers and leaves used for flavoring with eggs, soups, salads, butter, cheese, dips and spreads. (Species-level info; not specific to this variety.)
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Container tips
Likes full sun to partial shade. Wants well-drained soil, kept moist; handles dry spells.
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