White Flowering Chives

Allium schoenoprasum 'WhiteChives'

$44⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

White Flowering Chives highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Gardenzest
Botanical Name

Allium schoenoprasum 'WhiteChives'
Growing Zones

3-9
Mature Height

12 - 18 inches
Mature Spread

10 - 15 inches
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Medium
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

Late Autumn
Bloom Period

Late Spring, Summer

Growing Zones 3-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

Pungent and pretty aromatic herb garden charmers, the White Flowering Chives (Allium schoenoprasum 'WhiteChives') are gorgeous flowering ornamental herbs now available to add to your edible garden collection! Upright textural blue-green leaves and huge white pom-pom flower clusters are whimsical additions to dual-purpose garden designs!

Allium are bulbs that form dense clumps of hollow blue-green foliage, giving your garden a spiky texture from spring until frost! Just the right size for mixed containers, windowsills and patio herb gardens, these densely-growing clumps fit into any sunny garden spot you have available!

Blooming from spring till mid-summer the huge round white flower clusters will call a wide variety of bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects! As beautiful as they are edible, the onion-like flavor of the minced leaves, stems, and flowers are colorful additions to savory hot or cold dishes. Elevating the flavor and boosts plating!

Planting and Application:

Delightful flowering herbs perfect for Veggie and Kitchen gardens! Pair with tomatoes, broccoli and pepper plants as companion plants, Chives are easy-care and have a wide range of culinary uses! Go beyond the baked potato and sprinkle minced leaves and Chive flowers on the top of summer salads, scramble into an omelet and pasta dishes for fresh color and mild oniony zip. And they’re beautiful, edible garnish. Dry both the flowers and leaves for later use!

These are dreamy white blossoms to edge Pollinator, Cottage and Perennial beds with! And they’re sized just right for pots and planters on porches, patios, balconies and even window boxes. Bring your garden indoors and create mixed herb planters anywhere you have some sun! They are also unique additions to small bouquets!

Pungent Spiky Blue-Green Foliage
Big Round White Flowers
Pungent Edible Onion-Like Leaves & Flowers
Perennial Bulbs in Zones 3-9
Planters & Windowsills, Garden Bed & Border

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Chives thrive in the full sun for best results and can tolerate a touch of shade, though their stems might flop. Plant in enriched, well-drained garden soil or potting mix with good drainage, with moderate, consistent moisture access.

Full Sun For Best Results
Enriched, Well-Drained Soil
Moderate Consistent Moisture
Prune To Ground Once Tops Die From Frost

White Flowering Chives are refreshing new herb plants for sale at NatureHills.com and just what your garden is craving this year for beauty and flavor! You can’t go wrong with exciting culinary and ornamental herbs available at Nature Hills!