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With their culinary versatility, ornamental flowers, and pest-repelling properties, chives are a staple for any herb garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChives\u003c\/strong\u003e - Common - \u003ci\u003eAllium schoenoprasum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e The thin, round leaves of chives are commonly used in soups and sauces. The plant grows in clumps up to 12\" high and produces lavender flowers in midsummer. 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This hardy plant features tender, flat, green leaves that are perfect for stir-fries, soups, salads, and herbal teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThriving in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, garlic chives are easy to grow and require minimal maintenance. In late summer, the plants produce clusters of small, star-shaped white flowers that attract pollinators and add a touch of ornamental beauty to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese edible blooms are perfect for garnishing dishes or making herb-infused oils. Garlic chives grow in clumps and spread gently over time, making them ideal for herb gardens, borders, or container planting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth and ensure a steady supply of this delicious herb. 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Chives are unsung heroes of the vegetable garden. This long-lived, hardy perennial is so easy and problem-free that it's easy to ignore. But don't! When you have a chive plant in your garden, fresh onion flavor for soups, salads and baked potatoes is always close at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe easiest way to get started with chives is to get a chunk from a friend or neighbor's plant. You can also just buy a potted plant at your local nursery. You can start chives by seed, but it will take a year or more before you will have plants big enough for harvesting. Once you get a clump established, it can easily be divided into smaller clumps in order to create more plants. There's nothing fussy about chives. They grow best in rich, moist soil in full sun, but will also grow in part shade. They do not require much in the way of fertilizers; a little slow-release organic fertilizer at planting time will keep them happy for three years or more, at which time you can divide the clump. 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