Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Habitat
Rocky areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
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
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 over Water, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
ALOE arborescens
Common Name
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
Hydrangea or hortensia
In German
Schnittlauch
Jasmin
In French
Ciboulette
Jasmin
In Spanish
Cebollino
Hortensia
In Greek
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Cebolinha
Jasmin
In Polish
Szczypiorek
Jasmin
In Latin
Sectivi porri
Jasmin
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Jasmineae
Subfamily
Allioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chives and Jasmine
Season and care of Chives and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Chives and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chives season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jasmine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chives is Loam, Sand and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chives is Neutral and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chives and Jasmine Physical Information
Chives and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chives and Jasmine are as follows:
Chives flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Chives leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
- Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Chives and Jasmine
Care of Chives and Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads and Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Chives needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.