Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
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Habitat
Rocky areas
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water when soil is dry
Water daily during growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., 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
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
Chives
Ragged Robin
In German
Schnittlauch
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Ciboulette
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
Cebollino
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
Cebolinha
Ragged Robin
In Polish
Szczypiorek
Ragged Robin
In Latin
Sectivi porri
Robin ragged
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Chives and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Chives and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Chives and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chives season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ragged Robin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chives is Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chives is Neutral and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chives and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Chives and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chives and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Chives flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Chives leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Chives and Ragged Robin
Care of Chives and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Chives needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.