Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
-
Habitat
Rocky areas
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water when soil is dry
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In German
Schnittlauch
Spigelia
In French
Ciboulette
Spigelia
In Spanish
Cebollino
Spigelia
In Greek
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Cebolinha
Spigelia
In Polish
Szczypiorek
Spigelia
In Latin
Sectivi porri
Spigelia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Liliaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Chives and Pinkroot
Season and care of Chives and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Chives and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chives season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chives is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chives is Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chives and Pinkroot Physical Information
Chives and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Chives and Pinkroot are as follows:
Chives flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Chives leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Chives and Pinkroot
Care of Chives and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.