Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water when soil is dry
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
Chives
candelabra primrose
In German
Schnittlauch
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
Ciboulette
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
Cebollino
Primula beesiana
In Greek
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
Cebolinha
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Szczypiorek
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Sectivi porri
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Liliaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Allioideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Chives and Candelabra Primrose
Wondering what are the properties of Chives and Candelabra Primrose? We provide you with everything About Chives and Candelabra Primrose. Chives doesn't have thorns and Candelabra Primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Chives does not have fragrant flowers. Chives has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Skin rash and Candelabra Primrose has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chives and Candelabra Primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chives and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Chives and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Chives and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chives season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chives is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Chives is Neutral and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Chives and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Chives and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Chives and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Chives flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Chives leaf color: Green and Light Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Chives and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Chives and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads and Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chives needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
