Known to be toxic - Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.
Source: Gunnar Gunnarsson
Allium schoenoprasum
Wild Chives
Ciboulette commune
Synonyms
chives
ail civette
brûlotte
ciboulette
cives farouches
oignon sauvage
vives
No seeds available for this plant.
We currently accept seeds for this plant
Bloom Colour: Purple
Bloom Period: Apr - May
Max Height: 2.0 feet
Max Width: 0.7 feet (spreads by rhizome)
Light Condition:
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Tolerates medium soil condition
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan:
Perennial
plants that will that come back year after year
Gardener Experience:
Suitable for beginner gardeners
Does not spread uncontrollably
Spreads by rhizome
Easy to germinate
Self-seeding
Suitable for beginner gardeners
Does not spread uncontrollably
Spreads by rhizome
Easy to germinate
Self-seeding
Landscape Uses:
Suitable for rock gardens
Suitable for container garden
Suitable for school gardens
Suitable for rock gardens
Suitable for container garden
Suitable for school gardens
Ecological Benefits:
No ecological benefits information available.
Tolerates:
Tolerates drought conditions
Deer resistant
Rabbit resistant
Tolerates limestone conditions
Tolerates juglone conditions
Tolerates transplantation
Tolerates drought conditions
Deer resistant
Rabbit resistant
Tolerates limestone conditions
Tolerates juglone conditions
Tolerates transplantation
Special Features and Considerations:
Plant Location
Native to Ottawa region: Yes
Distribution according to VASCAN
Ephemeral
Native
Introduced
Excluded
Extirpated
Doubtful
Absent
Canadensis
Thrives in Ecozones
- Taiga Plains
- Taiga Shield
- Southern Arctic
- Boreal Plains
- Taiga Cordillera
- Boreal Cordillera
Ecological Benefits
Butterflies Supported by Allium schoenoprasum
No butterfly data available for this plant.
Specialized Bees Supported by Allium schoenoprasum
No bee data available for this plant.
Plants that grow in similar conditions, that bloom at the same time.
Complementary Plants
- Armeria maritima
Sea Thrift
Arméria maritime - Campanula rotundifolia
Bluebell Of Scotland
Campanule à feuilles rondes - Carex blanda
Woodland Sedge
Carex lisse - Gillenia trifoliata
Bowman's Root
Gillénie trifoliée - Penstemon gracilis
Slender Beardtongue
Penstémon grêle
Substitute For Non-Native Plants
- Alliums (Non-Native Alliums)
Sowing Information
Download Seed Envelope Labels (PDF)
- Sowing depth: Sow just below surface
- Sow anytime
- Stratification duration: 0 days
- Self-seeding
Harvesting and Seed Sharing
- Harvest start month: July
- Harvesting indicator:
- Pods are slightly open and seeds inside are dark
- Harvesting:
- Use hand to detach from main stem
- Seed viability test:
- No test needed before donating
- Packaging measure: 1 rounded 1/32 teaspoon
- Seed storage:
- Air dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp
- Shake seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
- Cultivar: Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity
- Harvesting video: Watch here
Toxicity Notes
Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.