Chives are super easy to grow, require little maintenance, tolerate drought, and come back year after year. Edible flowers are loved by bees, make a tasty chive vinegar, look and taste great in salads, and dry well for arrangements; foliage and/or flowers add a subtle onion flavor to many dishes. Great for containers; grow indoors for year-round harvest.
Family: Alliaceae
Native: Europe, Asia, North America
Hardiness: Hardy perennial in USDA zones 4–8
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Plant Dimensions: 12" tall, 8"–10" wide
Variety Info: Bright green, slender, hollow leaves with a mild onion flavor; pinkish-purple pom-pom flowers appear in late spring to early summer. If there were an award for "easiest herb to grow", chives would win, hands down. Once you plant chives in your garden, chances are you'll always have them. They can be easily dug up and divided if the clump gets too large. In mild climates, plants are nearly evergreen.
Attributes: Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant
