Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) Live Starter Plant - 4 inch Pot

Brighten your garden and your kitchen with our vibrant 4-inch Chives starter plant. This hardy perennial herb offers a mild, onion-like flavor and elegant, edible purple blossoms that bring beauty and taste to any dish. Chives thrive in containers, raised beds, and small-space gardens while producing dependable harvests from spring through fall.

Our strong starter plants transplant easily, giving you quick access to fresh snips for meals and garnishes.

Key Features & Benefits

Pollinator-Friendly: Flowering chives attract bees and beneficial insects.
Delicious, Mild Onion Flavor: Perfect for eggs, potatoes, soups, dips, seafood dishes, compound butters, and fresh garnishes.
Edible Flowers: The delicate, purple pom-pom blossoms are edible and add a subtle onion-floral note to salads and dishes.
Natural Garden Companion: Plant alongside tomatoes, squash, strawberries, or cabbage to help deter pests and improve soil quality by adding trace minerals.
Cold-Hardy & Easy to Grow: A resilient perennial that returns each year in many climates and tolerates cool conditions well.
Container Gardens Welcome: Chives thrive in pots, making them ideal for patios, windowsills, and compact spaces.

Plant Specifications

Size: 4-inch starter pot
Botanical Name: Allium schoenoprasum
Mature Height: 10-15 inches
Sunlight: Full sun to partial sun
USDA Zones: Perennial in Zones 3–9
Growth Habit: Clumping Perennial

Planting & Care Instructions

Transplanting: Plant in loose, well-drained soil in full sun to partial sun.
Spacing: Space 8 - 12 inches apart.
Watering: Moderate water; allow soil to dry slightly between watering.
Harvesting: Snip outer stems at the base for continual regrowth. Harvest flowers just after they open.

Add this delicious and beautiful Chives starter plant to your cart today and enjoy fresh flavor all season long!