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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
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Edible
• Drought Tolerant
• Fragrant
• Heat Tolerant
• Xeriscape
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Naturalizing
• Rock garden
• Rooftop (extensive)
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.