Chives' slender, onion-flavored, green foliage can be eaten fresh or cooked and even frozen for use later. This perennial herb's cheery, lavender-pink flowers are also edible and make this species a welcome addition to ornamental borders. Plants will self-sow.
- Organic
- Perennial in zones 3-9
- Plants grow to 12-20 inches tall
- Onion-flavored foliage and edible pink flowers
This variety works for:
- Fresh eating
- Freezing
Chives can be used in savory soups and fish dishes. They are often garnished with baked potatoes, and the flowers can be used to color and flavor vinegars for salad dressings.
