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Allium tuberosum


Garlic Chives or Chinese Chives




Family
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Allium
Species
tuberosum
Category
Bulbs, Perennials
Height
50-75 cm
Spread
50 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugustSeptember
Landscape
The flat leaves are often used in stir-fries.
Growth
Fast
Flower Description
Umbels of star-like white flowers on 30-50 cm stems in late summer.
Notable Specimens
The Devonian Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada.
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