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Features
Family
Alliaceae
Native
Europe, Asia, North America
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Flower Color
Pink
Bloom Season
Spring to summer
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
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.
Planting Chives
Plant Spacing
A group of 10 seeds every 8"
Hardiness Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Planting Details
| Row Spacing | 8" |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 10 seeds every 8" |
| Thinning | Not required |
| Germination | 10–15 days |
| Start Indoors | 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 45°F, ideally 60°–70°F; or as late as 2 months before your average first fall frost date. |
| Growing & Harvesting | FOLIAGE: Cut outer spears of chives when at least 6" long, and cut back to 2" above ground level. Once or twice a season, shear plants to 2" above ground. This will keep new, tender foliage available. FLOWERS: Harvest for dried floral arrangements and meals when in full bloom. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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28 reviews
- Joyce Z.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/4/25Good germination
All seed germinated for growing over winter indoors - Perfect!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests12/7/25Hey Joyce,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Common Chives Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that all the seeds germinated - that's fantastic! There's something so satisfying about 100% germination success, especially when you're planning to grow them indoors over winter. What a perfect way to have fresh chives all season long! We love that you'll be able to snip those flavorful green shoots whenever you need them for cooking. Thanks for sharing your growing success with us and we hope you enjoy your fresh homegrown chives! Keep on growing 🌻️
- RareRated 5 out of 5 stars11/20/255 Stars
AWESOME!!!
- Elizabeth D.CA, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 1 out of 5 stars10/26/25Bummed that no seeds germinated
I planted these in raised beds, in a couple different parts of my yard with no results. I was really looking forward to making chive vinegar with my home grown chives.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests10/26/25Hey Elizabeth,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- HJIL, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 1 out of 5 stars9/17/25No germination with direct sow or indoor start
I tried to get these to germinate all season. I first planted them directly sown into the garden, following the timing and temperature instructions. No germination. It was early enough in the season that I also tried to start some in seed starting cells. No germination. I again tried to start some direct sown. Nothing. Not a single seed germinated. Really disappointed because these were the first Botanical Interests seeds that I have tried (and might be the last).
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? ContainerBIBotanical Interests9/19/25Hey HJ,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Kaylin V.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars8/3/25No germination
Absolutely none of these seeds germinated. They were planted next to many other plant from this company that did just fine. A little sad about it because I really love chives
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/4/25Hey Kaylin,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️