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***Allium* *tuberosum***
GARLIC CHIVES, CHINESE LEEK
Amaryllidaceae-Allioideae

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Plant type: semi-herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 3-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost

0.4m
	0.2m

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Weed Potential: yes

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Allium tuberosum
GARLIC CHIVES, CHINESE LEEK
Amaryllidaceae-Allioideae

Plant type: semi-herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 3-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost

0.4m
	0.2m

FEATURES

Flowers: mildly fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: late summer to early autumn

Leaves: aromatic; grey-green

Edibility: vegetable, culinary herb, edible leaves

DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, cottage & alpine designs

Uses: informal edging, pot, mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: easy

Animals: butterfly attracting, bee attracting , deer resistant, rabbit resistant

HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes

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