Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Pink, Hot Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Yellow green, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
MALUS domestica 'Pink Pearl'
Common Name
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
Apple, Eating Apple, Pink Pearl Apple
In Hindi
Chives
Tibetan cowslip
In German
Schnittlauch
Tibet-Primel
In French
Ciboulette
Kauslip tibétain
In Spanish
Cebollino
Primula florindae
In Greek
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
Primula florindae
In Portuguese
Cebolinha
cowslip tibetana
In Polish
Szczypiorek
tybetański cowslip
In Latin
Sectivi porri
Primula florindae
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Liliaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Allioideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chives and Tibetan cowslip
Season and care of Chives and Tibetan cowslip is important to know. While considering everything about Chives and Tibetan cowslip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chives season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tibetan cowslip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chives is Loam, Sand and for Tibetan cowslip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chives is Neutral and for Tibetan cowslip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chives and Tibetan cowslip Physical Information
Chives and Tibetan cowslip physical information is very important for comparison. Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tibetan cowslip height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chives and Tibetan cowslip are as follows:
Chives flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Chives leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tibetan cowslip flower color: Pink, Hot Pink and Rose
- Tibetan cowslip leaf color: Green
Care of Chives and Tibetan cowslip
Care of Chives and Tibetan cowslip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads and Tibetan cowslip 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 Tibetan cowslip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.