Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum) is a versatile culinary herb with flat, grass-like leaves that deliver a delicate garlic flavor perfect for Asian cuisine, stir-fries, and fresh garnishes. This hardy perennial features broader, flatter leaves than onion chives with a mild garlic taste that's less intense than fresh garlic cloves. In late summer, Garlic Chives produces beautiful clusters of white star-shaped flowers that are both edible and ornamental, making this an essential herb for both the kitchen and the garden.
Key Features
Mild garlic flavor – Delicate taste that's less pungent than fresh garlic, perfect for fresh use
Flat, grass-like leaves – Broader than onion chives with distinctive flat shape
Edible white flowers – Beautiful star-shaped blooms add flavor and visual appeal to dishes
Hardy perennial – Returns year after year in zones 3-9 with minimal care
Essential for Asian cuisine – Perfect for stir-fries, dumplings, fried rice, and noodle dishes
Easy to grow – Thrives in full sun to partial shade with minimal maintenance
Culinary & Growing Tips
Garlic Chives are essential for Asian stir-fries, dumplings, fried rice, noodle dishes, and egg rolls. Chop fresh leaves and add near the end of cooking to preserve the delicate garlic flavor. The edible white flowers make beautiful garnishes for salads and Asian dishes—they have a mild garlic taste and add elegant visual appeal. In the garden, plant in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Harvest leaves by cutting 2 inches above the soil to encourage continuous growth. Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding.
Mature Size: 12-18" H × 12" W (clump-forming) Hardiness: Zones 3-9 Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate (keep soil evenly moist)
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