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Allium, Garlic Chives, Chinese Chives, Chinese Leek 'Broad Leaved Nira'

Alliumtuberosum

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Genus
Allium (AL-ee-um)
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Species
tuberosum (too-ber-OH-sum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger
N/A
Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Category
Vegetables
Herbs
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional
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