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Allium schoenoprasum Rising Star

Chives (Ornamental Onion)

Fine-textured, grass-like foliage supports sphere-shaped blooms with edible leaves and flowers.

  • »  'Rising Star' is shorter and more vigorous than the species
  • »  Spherical lavender flowers
  • »  Fine-textured, gray-green, grass-like foliage
  • »  Both the leaves and the flowers are edible
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring into summer
  • »  Flower Size: 2.5 cm

9cm Potted
$16.28
1 Litre Low Inventory
$17.33
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:25-30 cm
  • Spread:25-30 cm
  • Bloom Color: Lavender
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Fast
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Edible
• Drought Tolerant
• Fragrant
• Heat Tolerant
• Xeriscape
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Herbal garden
• Naturalizing
• Rock garden
• Rooftop (extensive)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Allium schoenoprasum 'Rising Star'

Dependable and very drought tolerant plant, self-seeding freely. Prune spent flowers back to promote fresh growth and contain seeding. Best in full sun.