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
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water when soil is dry
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
ABELIA x grandiflora
Common Name
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
Glossy Abelia
In Hindi
Chives
Glossy Abelia
In German
Schnittlauch
Glossy Abelia
In French
Ciboulette
Abelia Glossy
In Spanish
Cebollino
Abelia brillante
In Greek
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
γυαλιστερό Abelia
In Portuguese
Cebolinha
Abelia brilhante
In Polish
Szczypiorek
Błyszczący Abelia
In Latin
Sectivi porri
Abutilon glossy
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Dipsacales
Family
Liliaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chives and Glossy Abelia
Season and care of Chives and Glossy Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Chives and Glossy Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chives season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Glossy Abelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chives is Loam, Sand and for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chives is Neutral and for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Chives and Glossy Abelia Physical Information
Chives and Glossy Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chives and Glossy Abelia are as follows:
Chives flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Chives leaf color: Green and Light Green
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
- Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Chives and Glossy Abelia
Care of Chives and Glossy Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads and Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chives needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Glossy Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.