Allium tuberosum

Perennial ~ Height 60cm ~ Hardy

A clump forming herb with flattened leaves, rather than the cylindrical hollow leaves of ordinary chives.  Garlic chives have exceptionally pretty white star shaped flowers in summer.  The leaves have a mild garlic flavour.

Fresh leaves can be used in butter, salads, sauces, soups and vegetable, egg or cheese dishes.

For culinary use it is preferable to prevent flowering by cutting off flower buds - this will encourage leafy growth.

Tolerates most soil conditions but prefers rich, moist soil and a sunny position.