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Allium schoenoprasum Forescate

Giant-flowered Chives

Sphere-shaped, deep pink to purple blooms. Both the leaves and blooms are edible.

  • »  'Forescate' is taller and more vigorous than the species
  • »  Deep pink to purple spherical flowers
  • »  Both the leaves and the flowers are edible
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring until summer

Plug32
$11.38
9cm Potted
$12.25
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
Flowering Time
Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
Clumping
Upright
Foliage Color
Green
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Allium schoenoprasum 'Forescate'

Dependable and very drought tolerant plant, self-seeding freely. Prune spent flowers back to promote fresh growth and contain seeding. Best in full sun.