Garlic Chives
Herbs
Beginner
Perennial

Garlic Chives

Allium tuberosum

Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz · CC BY-SA 4.0

About Plant: Garlic Chives

A hardy perennial herb with flat garlicky leaves and late-season white flowers loved by pollinators.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun
WaterLow to moderate
SoilWell-drained (6.0–7.5)
Spacing12–18 inches
Height12–18 inches
Time to Harvest60-90
Planting Depth1/8–1/4 inch
Germination Time7–21 days

Expert Growing Tips

Harvest lightly once established and let some flowers feed pollinators.