Allium schoenoprasum
Chives
This plant attracts the following butterflies:
Green-veined White, Large White, Peacock
Images:
Green-veined White. 31 May
2002
Large White. 19 June 2002
Ornamental Alliums
There are a number of Allium bulbs for sale. Some are just for decoration and are not edible. I can't remember the variety now, but I've planted one with a large flowerhead.
Large White on ornamental Allium.
16 May 2002.
notes:
After flowering the stems & leaves are rather too tough for use in the kitchen so cut back and await the new growth.
Reference Section
Plant Type: hardy perennial bulb
Flowers in Spring
Height: 25cm
Spread: 10-15cm
Kitchen herb - leaves used in recipes and can be frequently cut.
Mature clumps need to be dug up and divided about every 3 years.
The plants will die back to the ground during the Winter months.