Forescate chives
Allium schoenoprasum 'Forescate'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tallup to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Forescate' chives (Allium schoenoprasum 'Forescate') is an herb for borders, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil of most types. It forms a clump up to 24 inches tall and wide. Bees and butterflies visit the fragrant blooms in spring and summer. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Lady's mantle, Ornamental onion, and Candy carrot.