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Liliaceae (Alliaceae)

A dense vegetative clump of long, round, grass-like, hollow leaves; flowers are round-headed umbels. Plant is both ornamental and used for cooking.

Plant Form or Habit: upright curved

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Use: beds & borders herbs

Propagation: division

Light Requirement: high medium

Flower Color: pale purple

Blooming Period: summer

Height: 12 inches

Width: 6 - 10 inches

Foliage Texture: fine

Heat Tolerance: high

Water Requirements: low

Additional Comments: For culinary use, snip only the tips; plant is attributed to lowering blood pressure and combatting anemia; self sowing habit can make it invasive; air dry to preserve chives for cooking.