Garlic Chive Seeds – 500 Heirloom Perennial Herb Seeds for Planting

Garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) are a versatile perennial herb grown for their flat, grass-like leaves and delicate white flowers. Also known as Chinese chives, they offer a mild garlic-onion flavor that enhances stir-fries, soups, dumplings, and salads. The edible flowers are not only ornamental but also attract pollinators, making them a beautiful addition to herb gardens, borders, and container plantings.

Easy to grow from seed, garlic chives are hardy and low-maintenance, returning year after year in suitable climates. Their clumping habit and starry white blooms add texture and charm to any garden setting.

Plant Features

• Flat, linear leaves with a distinct garlic flavor
• Clusters of white, star-shaped flowers in late summer
• Attracts bees and other beneficial insects
• Perennial in USDA zones 4-9
• Drought-tolerant once established

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Allium tuberosum
• Plant Type: Perennial herb
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Clumping
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
• Bloom Season: Late summer
• Mature Height: 12-24 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow garlic chive seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface and keep them consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs in 14-21 days. Thin seedlings to stand 12-18 inches apart to allow for their clumping growth.

Once established, garlic chives require minimal care. Water during dry spells and divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor. Harvest leaves as needed, cutting them near the base, and deadhead flowers to prevent self-seeding if desired. In colder zones, mulch in winter to protect the roots.

What's Included

500 Garlic Chive seeds.