Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) $4.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Northern Hemisphere Native • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 12-18 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Spring to Early Summer • Colors: Purple • Flower Size: 1-inch round clusters
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to partial shade • Water: Moderate • Soil: Well-draining, rich • Spacing: 12 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Early nectar source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Attracts predatory insects • Small Pollinators: Easy access
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: Harvest regularly • Fall: Reduce watering • Winter: Dies back, mulch crown
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Carrots
Tomatoes
Roses
Other herbs
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Edible flowers • Natural pest deterrent • Long-lived perennial • Clumping habit • Easy to grow
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring or fall. Great for borders and container gardens.