Bohemia Chives Seeds (Allium schoenoprasum) Hardy perennial herb with mild onion flavor. Great in dips, soups, and eggs. Compact, with lovely purple flowers
Minimum: 100+ Seeds
Perennial | Culinary Herb | Pollinator-Friendly
Add elegance and flavor to your herb garden with Bohemia Chives, a cold-hardy perennial herb known for its mild onion flavor and charming purple pom-pom blooms. Perfect for everything from scrambled eggs to savory dips, these compact plants pack a culinary punch while also attracting pollinators and adding ornamental value to borders and containers.
🌟 Why Grow Bohemia Chives?
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🧅 Delicate Onion Flavor – Enhances eggs, soups, dips & potatoes
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🌸 Edible Purple Flowers – Beautiful, bee-attracting blooms
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🌿 Compact & Clump-Forming – Ideal for small spaces and containers
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❄️ Cold Hardy Perennial – Survives winters and returns each spring
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🐝 Pollinator Magnet – Loved by bees and other beneficial insects
📊 Planting & Growing Info:
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Botanical Name: Allium schoenoprasum
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Lifespan: Perennial
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Days to Maturity: 75–90 days
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Height: 10–16 inches
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Spacing: 6–10 inches
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Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil: Well-drained, moderately rich soil
🌱 How to Grow:
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Start seeds indoors or direct sow in early spring
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Keep soil consistently moist until established
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Trim regularly to encourage fresh growth
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Leave some blooms for bees—or snip them for garnish!
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Divide clumps every few years to rejuvenate plants
🍳 Kitchen Inspiration:
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Finely chop and sprinkle over scrambled eggs or omelets
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Mix into sour cream or cream cheese dips
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Fold into mashed potatoes or butter for an herby twist
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Use edible flowers as a garnish for fancy flair
🌼 A Garden Classic with Culinary Class
Bohemia Chives offer the best of both worlds: flavor and flair. Their low-maintenance growth and ornamental flowers make them a must-have for chefs, gardeners, and pollinators alike. Whether you're topping a baked potato or lining your garden path, these chives bring charm and taste in every clump.