Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
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
A2, A3, H1, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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 watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Buds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
Common Name
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
Oxeye Daisy
In Hindi
Chives
Oxeye डेज़ी
In German
Schnittlauch
Margerite
In French
Ciboulette
Grande marguerite
In Spanish
Cebollino
margarita de ojo de buey
In Greek
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Cebolinha
Rainha Margarida
In Polish
Szczypiorek
piwonie
In Latin
Sectivi porri
oxeye Daisy
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Allium
Leucanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Allioideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chives and Oxeye Daisy
Season and care of Chives and Oxeye Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Chives and Oxeye Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chives season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oxeye Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chives is Loam, Sand and for Oxeye Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Chives is Neutral and for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Chives and Oxeye Daisy Physical Information
Chives and Oxeye Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Chives and Oxeye Daisy are as follows:
Chives flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Chives leaf color: Green and Light Green
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
- Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chives and Oxeye Daisy
Care of Chives and Oxeye Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads and Oxeye Daisy 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 Oxeye Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.