Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Chives
In German
Baum Mallow
Schnittlauch
In French
Arbre Mallow
Ciboulette
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Cebollino
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
In Portuguese
Mallow
Cebolinha
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Szczypiorek
In Latin
ligno malvae
Sectivi porri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Asparagales
Family
Malvaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Chives
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Chives is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Chives Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Chives season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Chives is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chives is Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Chives Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Chives physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Chives are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Chives flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Chives leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Chives
Care of Tree Mallow and Chives include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chives needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.